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TFD: The adorable Instagram message from Rubio that preceded him being cleared to practice

Good times.

By Michael Rand

November 28, 2012 at 11:15PM

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Big news tonight: Ricky Rubio has been cleared for full practice. If you follow Rubio on Instagram (ruuufio), you found out two days ago that he was going to visit his doctor on Tuesday. But you didn't just find it out. You found it out in the most adorable way possible. Come on back, Ricky. Minnesota has been waiting:

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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