MINNEAPOLIS Ricky Rubio figures to be a lot of things when he finally returns to the Minnesota Timberwolves lineup nine months after knee surgery and rehab: A hardwood savior. A gate attraction. An emotional boost. A coaching challenge, however welcome, as far as blending Rick Adelmans new with his existing.
Most of all, Rubios 2012-13 debut expected to come Saturday night when the team plays host to the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center figures to be a big happy headline for a franchise rather lacking in those across its 24 seasons.
