Ricky Rubio has spoken today in Barcelona -- yes, he announced he's headed to Minnesota and the NBA -- and the Timberwolves, after a two-year wait, will introduce him officially Tuesday, presumably at Target Center.
And, hey, you can buy season tickets for next season now for $9 for a pair. That's $387 for the season.
He wears No. 9, get it?
(No, it's not as KFAN's Dan Barreiro tweeted back to me this morning a promotion linked to Rubio's three-point shooting percentage. That'd be a $22 ticket special.)
Here's some of what Rubio had to say at a packed news conference where he said adios to his Regal Barcelona team and his European career that started at age 14.
"I have finally decided to start the journey...It is my dream and I want to fulfill it. After thinking about it a lot, the time has arrived."
"I think all that I have won here gives me strength to go."
"Individually, I could have done things better, but it is a team sport and we had success. I am going because I feel prepared," Rubio said. "I want to play against the best players in the world."
