Tony Parker continues to run the show expertly for the Spurs, and now the Thunder have a chance to duplicate it with Ricky Rubio. Oklahoma City has been following the San Antonio model ever since GM Sam Presti took over, but this may be going a little far in my opinion.
Rubio is by far a top-5 pick, but the question still remains if he is better as trade bait or the answer at the third spot. Bringing the issue to a boil, how would last year's number one, Russell Westbrook, feel about adding another point guard to the mix.
My gut tells me that another NBA Draft trade is in the works, and the Thunder are right in the middle of the action. Unfortunately, it will not be a move up to the top spot where Blake Griffin is firmly holding down the fort. I think a team in the 4-7 spot will pony up a player and a pick for the chance to draft their PG of the future.
And that would be the best answer OKC could ask for next to Griffin free-falling in a miracle. Hey commissioner -- you listening out there?
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