The Phoenix Suns were a bad team last season, but now that FIBA MVP Ricky Rubio is on the roster, expectations should be a little different.
While the Suns may not become a great team, fans should be confident that they will be getting “FIBA Rubio” this upcoming season.
It is not a situation where it would be nice for the Suns if Rubio plays well this season, they are in a spot where he NEEDS to play well for the season to meet expectations.
The Suns have received much criticism this offseason for the contract they gave to Rubio, but even outside of that, Rubio is the main ball-handler and playmaker that will run the offense which makes his play even more important.