Telemachus
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Who do you think desired Rubio out of nostalgia for flashiness? I'm tired of people taking shots at those who wanted Rubio, cheapening their arguments as if they're all just fiending for some highlight videos or something. I don't think it's anymore fair to say that Evans will turn the franchise around than Rubio will.
While a quite a few of Rubio's fans got to see him play a lot (like you from what I have read), I think the majority of them are going strictly on highlights, analysts, and other stuff read on the internet. And I think in their minds he has been built up to be a much better player than he could possibly live up to. That is not fair to Rubio or Evens. I think that is where many get upset.
Now to be fair, this is very likely true of many of those that are happy with Evens as well. Probably not to the same degree because it was much easier to watch Memphis than any game in Europe, but still true nonetheless. Hopefully, we can watch both players in the NBA the next couple years and see who turns out better. Who knows? Maybe they will both turn in all-star calibre players. It is more than possible.