Sometime in the mid 2000s, the programming brass at ESPN became determined to turn the world's most popular sport into a ratings bonanza. I'll be the first to admit that I didn't even know the European Championships existed until four years ago...
Nearly two and a half years to the day of being drafted, Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio finally made his NBA debut for the Timberwolves. In 26 minutes off the bench, Rubio dropped six dimes, pulled down five boards, and netted six points...