Has Ricky Rubio been a boom or bust for the Minnesota Timberwolves?
With the 5th pick in the 2009 NBA draft, The Minnesota Timberwolves select Ricky Rubio of El Masnou, Spain, and Joventut Badalona.”
Moments earlier, The Minnesota Timberwolves made a deal with Washington Wizards that gave them the fifth pick in the 2009 NBA draft. The Timberwolves also had the pick directly after, giving them two chances at a future star. The T-Wolves took a chance on Rubio with the 5th pick. And another on Jonny Flynn with the 6th pick.
The Golden State Warriors picked directly after the T-Wolves second consecutive pick.