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Olympics Xing
Xing (pronounced shing or sing) means journey in Chinese — fitting for this blog, which is all about the journey of the U.S. men's basketball team and N&O staff writer Luciana Chavez at the 2008 Beijing Games. She is covering her first Olympics and making her first trip to China. Check in here for Olympic news and for Luci's impressions getting to and being at the Games.
Rubio shines for Spain
Submitted by lchavez on 08/12/2008 - 06:42
BEIJING — There's a 17-year old kid roaming the hardwood for Spain here in Beijing and you'd do well to catch a glimpse.
Guard Ricky Rubio has already been on the floor for Spain in key spots, like when Spain and China were tied at 72-72 with 12.4 seconds left in the game.
Rubio first fouled China guard Liu Wei, then on the next possession, continued to harass him until he was able to force Liu to give up the ball.
Rubio saved it going out of bounds and managed to throw it off Liu's leg giving Spain possession for one last shot in regulation.
Rubio had been protected from the media for most of his first season in Spain's professional league. But you wouldn't know it. He also had the best answer when a reporter asked him to describe his game afterwards.
Reporter: Who did you pattern your game after?
Rubio: I'm Ricky Rubio. I can't be anyone else.
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ready for the nba
Tue, 08/12/2008 - 18:15 — Dick Freier (not verified)I've heard this kid is the real deal.  But is he a potential top 5 pick in next years NBA draft?