Ricky Rubio Records 1st Triple-Double

by **bobheckler** Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:38 pm

This kid reminds me of Pistol Pete more than anybody else I've seen. Plays defense like Pete too (I'm a HUGE Pete Maravich fan, but saying that is NOT a compliment).

Nice DOUBLE behind the back dribble here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AA1Siwefp70

Here are highlights from the entire triple-double. Obviously, they won't include the blown defensive assignments, bad decision passes for turnovers, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aGaUGKzQ-xs

Steamer, btw, started for Minny. 6 points on 3-5, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 TOs. His counterpart, Tiago Splitter, went 1-10 for 4 points. All but one of Splitter's shots were taken in the paint and under the circle bisected by the free throw line (so, call them 10-12' and in). Think Steamer might have changed a few shots, even without blocking them? Tim Duncan did not play. Pop is one of a kind...

bob

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