Minnesota Timberwolves fans were caught off guard by fan-favorite Ricky Rubio being traded once again. His play was up-and-down in his return to the Twin Cities, but his relationship with then-19-year-old Anthony Edwards was what made Wolves fans smile. A reunion with the community that loved him so much, plus the mentorship of an up-and-coming star, would tug at anyone’s heart.
And in one quick, sudden flash, it was all over.
The Spaniard’s return to the city where he grew before its eyes, the apprenticeship between the young phenom and experienced veteran and the beaming smiles the two had on their faces when they interacted with each other.