SignOnSanDiego.com stories: NBA: Timberwolves introduce Ricky Rubio

SignOnSanDiego.com stories: NBA SignOnSanDiego.com stories: NBA Timberwolves introduce Ricky Rubio 21 Jun 2011, 6:03 pm Ricky Rubio of Spain, the Minnesota Timberwolves 2009 first round draft pick, meets the media during an introductory basketball news conference, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Minneapolis. Rubio signed to a multi-year contract with the NBA basketball team. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) — AP Spanish basketball player Ricky Rubio reacts during a press conference at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, June 17, 2011. Ricky Rubio is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 20-year-old Spanish guard ended two years of speculation on Friday when he said, "I have finally decided to start the journey" to the NBA. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) — AP Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio signs autographs after arriving at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport on Monday, June 20, 2011. The Minnesota Timberwolves have waited for two years for the flashy 20-year-old to arrive. (AP Photo/Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi) MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE OUT — AP Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn, right, presents Ricky Rubio of Spain, the Timberwolves 2009 first round draft pick, with a jersey during an introductory basketball news conference, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Minneapolis. Rubio signed to a multi-year contract with the NBA basketball team. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) — AP Ricky Rubio of Spain, the Minnesota Timberwolves 2009 first round draft pick, holds up a jersey during an introductory basketball news conference, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Minneapolis. Rubio signed to a multi-year contract with the NBA basketball team. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) — AP MINNEAPOLIS — Ricky Rubio admits there were some doubts when he was initially drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now that he is finally in the United States and committed to playing for the team, he says he feels comfortable in Minnesota and he's ready to start his NBA dream. The Timberwolves held an introductory press conference Tuesday for the 20-year-old Spanish point guard who kept them waiting for two years. The Wolves drafted him fifth overall in 2009, but a large buyout kept Rubio from coming over sooner. Rubio says seeing the Twin Cities up close for really the first time has him excited for his new home. Rubio will be in town for a week before returning to Spain to get ready to play with the national team in the European championships. The Associated Press You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.