Somehow seven and half years have passed since the Minnesota Timberwolves first opened the door to a floppy-haired eighteen-year-old from El Masnou, Spain. On that first day, Ricky Rubio described himself as: not like anybody else.
This has proven true for Rubio, both for the better and for the worse. Over the years, those eager to throw shade upon the Spaniard have accumulated ample ammunition, mostly in the form of his poor shooting and finishing. But just as undeniable as his shortcomings are the strengths—elite court vision, tough defense, leadership, and a high basketball IQ.