azcentral.com · Aug 28, 2019
Ricky Rubio will bring 'fun' to Phoenix Suns, says assistant Steve Blake
Ricky Rubio isn't the veteran point guard Phoenix added.
New assistant coach Steve Blake played 13 NBA seasons as a point guard before retiring after the 2015-16 season.
Now set to begin his first NBA season as an assistant with the Suns, Blake foresees the newest Phoenix starting point guard making a huge difference in 2019-20.
“Management made some great changes for our roster this year,” said Blake on Glenn Clark Radio last week. “Ricky Rubio is an ultimate point guard, pass-first guy that’s gonna create and make guys have fun when they’re on the court."
Rubio signed a three-year, $51-million deal at the start of free agency last month to address Phoenix's need at point guard.