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Rudy about his reaction to the Blazers interest in Turkoglu

amlmart1 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:10:39 -0000

Rudy about his reaction to the Blazers interest in Turkoglu

"I did not say there was a problem, I would have been happy playing with him because he is amazing, he has already proved it in the NBA and in the national team, but in Portland there would be fewer minutes for me. If you expend part of the budget in a player like him is because he is going to have minutes and I already have Brandon Roy, who is the team´s super star".He said it wasn´t that he did not see himself "capable" of competing with the Turk, but he admitted today that "knowing that he´s not going to be in the team "gives me confidence about having a bigger role in the team next year, because I feel I´m capable of dealing with the task." I have contract with Portland and in the NBA we depend totally on the team with which we have contract. If Hedo signing was going out, I would have been given fewer minutes.
"You can´t ever close doors, you always have them opened for (listen) everything what they could offer you". "Just now the goal is to be in the NBA many years and in Portland". Asked about how he values the Blazers reception when he went to Portland, "It was a family for me, not only in the sport field, personally the people have supported me very much and I would like to continue."

Rudy talks about rumors.

amlmart1 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:52:06 -0000

Rudy talks about rumors.

Acording to Marca Rudy talked to Efe Radio:

1º.- There´re always rumors and he knows about them from the press.

2º.- He hasn´t talked to his agents about him leaving the Blazers. He has only comented with them about the possibility of Turkoglu going to Portland.

3º.- He doesn´t close doors to any team from Europe or the NBA.

4º.- Asked about whether Torkoglu going to Portland might affect his playing time, he said: I want to play. We´ll have to talk with Portland and ask them how can I do it.

More about the same interview in ACB.com

" Turkoglu is a perimeter player and we are speaking about almost six for two positions. This makes me think that the team does not give me space for my work. I have demonstrated that I could be more of a factor."

"I have been surprised with the minutes that I have played but if now they pick up a player in my position, that will stop my progression, and what I want is minutes so I can improve."

Claver in the Spanish National Team this summer. Sergio is out because asked for granted PT.

amlmart1 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:07:23 -0000

Claver in the Spanish National Team this summer. Sergio is out because asked for granted PT.

PGs: Ricky Rubio, Raúl López, Carlos Cabezas.
SGs: Rudy, Navarro, Berni.
SF: Mumbrú, Víctor Claver.
PF: Reyes, Garbajosa.
C: Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol.

Meet Claver (in Spanish)

amlmart1 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:05:19 -0000

Meet Claver (in Spanish)

Ricky Rubio visits Sacramento, with interview.

amlmart1 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:55:52 -0000

Ricky Rubio visits Sacramento, with interview.

Freeland close to sign with UNICAJA

amlmart1 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:34:09 -0000

Freeland close to sign with UNICAJA

Gran Canaria is upset and could use his right to match Unicaja´s contract.

Sergio likely will play for Spain this summer because Calderon says no.

amlmart1 — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:39:59 -0000

Sergio likely will play for Spain this summer because Calderon says no.

ACB Playoffs-UPDATED-1st round-3d game.

amlmart1 — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:53:16 -0000

Do you want to watch the ACB PLAYOFFS this weekend, with Freeland, Rubio, Llull and Reyes?

In case you´re interested, we´ll try to find a link. You can also use this post as a game thread, commenting games while watching or making reviews or whatever.

This is the schedule.

Real Madrid v DKV-Joventut

Saturday, May-23, 18:15 local time (9:15 AM Portland time).

Unicaja v Kalise Gran Canaria

Sunday, May-24, 12:30 local time (3:30 AM Portland time).

Ricky Rubio (DKV Joventut)

Joel Freeland (Kalise Gran Canaria)

Felipe Reyes (Real Madrid)

Sergio Llull (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid v DKV Joventut 1st game video recap Second video

Unicaja v Kalise Gran Canaria Second video

Real Madrid v DKV Joventut 2nd game

Unicaja v Kalise Gran Canaria 2nd game

Raul Lopez versus Ricky Rubio

UPDATE 1: Fighting for their lives

DKV Henk Norell also is in this draft. Draftexpress and NBAdraftProspects send him to Atlanta, 49 pick.

UPDATE 2: Real Madrid wins Boxscore Ricky Rubio´s last ACB game?

UPDATE 3: Unicaja wins, Kalise Gran Canaria lose Boxscore

Sergio interviewed by his fans.

amlmart1 — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:29:22 -0000

LINK

Summary (skipping what I considered irrelevant):

European Championship: I don´t know whether I´ll be selected or not, I´m not thinking about it. I´m thinking about working and trainning.

Rumors about Sergio and the Bulls: I don´t trust rumors. I´ll talk when it´s done.

The most impressive NBA player: Lebron.

What team Sergio like to be traded to: Any team that trusts on him and allows him to keep improving.

Two questions in the same sentence, will Sergio continue in Portland and what team will win the NBA: I hope the Lakers win, but Cleveland is at a very high level (of basketball). (Note: if you still think that Sergio didn´t answer one of the two questions you probably are not a Blazer fan. Well, just kidding, Sergio is a friend of Gasol, that is.)

What does Sergio think about Iverson: he´s one of his favorite players.

How is his relationship with Nate: cordial and profesional. It has been better this year because my English has improved.

Has the team too much Roy dependency: Roy is a great player and has won many games for us. Our sin was inexperience.

How are the american players as friends? They´re different to the Spanish. I have very good relationship with all of them, especially with Frye and Aldridge.

What does Sergio think about the playoffs and did the Nuggets surprise him: he´s liking the playoffs a lot. The Nuggets didn´t surprise him. He saw them as favorites, with the Lakers permission standing on their way. He likes their playing style.

Worst moment in Portland: when he didn´t play.

About his terms with Blake: Very good. He´s a great guy.

Who is the best NBA PG: Deron Williams.

Does Sergio think that he has changed his playing style to fit into the rotation: No. You have to adapt yourself to different kinds of playing but I´ve kept my style intact.

What would be Sergio´s advice to his brother, still a young basketball player, to go soon to the NBA or to wait and play more time in Spain: Each person has its circumstances, and he´ll always want the best for his brother. And his brother´s dream is to play in the NBA.

Ricky Rubio versus Raul Lopez in playoff game two.

amlmart1 — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:24:05 -0000