The Spain's young star Ricky Rubio played impressive 85-86 defeat of the U.S. team in warm-up match ahead of World Cup, Sunday.This young point guard scored seven points and contributed three assists for his team. He looked impressive with the ability to dribble without looking too made bait targets.
U.S. team player Kevin Durant admitted impressed with the performance of 19-year-old players. "He's a good defender. He was also able to conduct our attacks make it difficult pressures," said Oklahoma City forward player. Durant produced 25 points for the U.S. team.
Rubio even able to win the U.S. point guard duel with the Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose. "It is nice he can be tried. He can run and attack. I think he's ready to play for the NBA. "
Complete player named Ricard "Ricky" Rubio Vives was born in El Masnou, Barcelona on October 21, 1990. Currently he paly for the basketball club FC Barcelona. In 2005, he became the youngest player to play professional basketball league in Spain at the age of 15 years.
Even in 2009, Rubio entered the NBA draft and was chosen by the club's Minnesota Timberwolves. But his contract fail because of lack of consensus with the old club Rubio, DKV Joventut. Rubio later determined to strengthen the FC Barcelona and enter the NBA next year.