They were still not in perfect sync during the preseason, and that lead to a few TOs and some trips to the line that would have been dunks / made lay-ups if Rudy could have caught the ball more cleanly, but it's gonna get much better over the course of the first few weeks. Ricky will learn everybody's favorite spots and Rudy (and the rest of the team) will have to learn to expect a pass from him at any time and always have their hands ready to get the ball.
The case for Ricky Rubio
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Picking up Rubio for a late first-round pick was a really, really good idea.
JazzyFresh
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I'm not sure how accurate this is but I read a comment that Rubio is the first player to dish 10 assist for us in two full seasons. Again, it could be wrong but I know there's not many if so.
Piso
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It's false.
Regular season - Shelvin Mack : 12 assists 2016-03-20
10 assists*2 2016-03-14 and 17
Playoff - Ingles : 11 assists 2017-04-23
JazzyFresh
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Nice work even though that's still rather unimpressive. I actually remember that Ingles game now that you brought it up.
Et tu Brute
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No No No...
Minnesota Rubio > Utah Rubio
His play was fugly at times...
Minnesota Rubio > Utah Rubio
His play was fugly at times...
Rubbish. You Sydney cave dweller! You people know nothing about anything up there, except maybe fake tans and designer garbage. thought he and D Favs had some good chemistry, I liked the way he pushed the pace, lots to build on
Getting Traded
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But, you know, the Jazz started their run with both Rubio and Gobert on the bench. And not to say that the Jazz were better with Mitchell at the point but their +/- spread was.
framer
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Part of that is because Denver rode their starters hard through the first three quarters. When they finally committed to a bench unit our bench ate them like a cheeseburger. And when we matched up against starters, ours were better rested. Depth matters.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxULFkNHKCI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxULFkNHKCI
sahlensguy
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I was skeptical a week ago but am now sold. I thought his lack of range would be a burden on this roster. It's how he is always moving and doing something smart with the ball that has brought a security to the offense. The D wears them down and Ricky seems to take care of the rest. His pace of play will make the altitude of Salt Lake an asset again.