Kahn and the Wolves are getting man-handled by a teenager who hasn't proven jack yet.

This is nothing but pure weakness on Kahn's part. Weak manager.

Posted by OasisBU:

I dont think we will see Rubio in the NBA - how many times have we seen Euro's spurn the Knicks like this and never end up here? Sure the hype around Rubio is bigger than the players we have drafted, but its still the same story.

he may not... US players don't even want to go to one of the greatest cities in the world (Toronto). I don't think it's so crazy that Rubio just wants to stay unshaven, chain smoke marb reds, vacation in the South of France, maintain a weird haircut, wear tight torn up acid washed jeans, and listen to music that just makes you want to dance. It's home.

Had he been drafted by LA or NY I think he would've come. what 18 year old doesn't want to be a millionaire in either city but now we'll probably never know

i remember people were giving Layden flack for Milos Vujanic not coming over, I can just imagine the flack Donnie would get had he used a #5 overall pick on Rubio and he ended up opting to play overseas instead.

Kahn isn't stupid, just because he is taking his time. Like DW, he is patient. That doesn't imply stupid. While I don't think it would be smart to draft at #5 and end up with nothing, he can still trade Rubio's rights to another team whenever he wants, such as when he finds a player who will help his team (either a FA or in next year's draft). Hopefully, Kahn IS stupid and trades Rubio to the Knicks for Lee and N8.

Rushing to make a deal before you know what value you are trading is what idiot GMs like Isaiah do, to placate obnoxious fans or owners. But that doesn't make it a smart idea.

You can't judge Kahn on this move until you discover how it plays out. You will most likely be surprised. It's really strating to look like Rubio will either play in Spain for two years, or his people are trying to increase leverage for a trade, hopefully to NY.

[Edited by - Moonangie on 08-28-2009 1:20 PM]