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Minnesota Timberwolves’ Season Review: Ricky Rubio

When Ricky Rubio was drafted as the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, he came with a lot of hype and a lot of hope.

He was best known for his flashy, highlight reel worthy passes that quickly turned him into an internet sensation:

All of that certainly translated quickly to the NBA game once he finally arrived on the scene.

Unfortunately, so did one other thing that made some NBA scouts nervous about Rubio… his ability to hit a jump shot and his ability to finish at the rim, or lack thereof.