Rubio Overhyped?

This from Sid Hartman's column today in the Star Tribune: according to NBA agent Bill Duffy, one of the elder statesman of Minnesota sports' "close personal friends," Timberwolves draft pick/Spanish amoroso Ricky Rubio is "overhyped". (A sentiment echoed in the article by the finally former T-Wolves GM/coach/object of Glen Taylor's infatuation, Kevin McHale.)

Breathe deeply, bring yourselves back from the ledge, Wolves fans. While those of you who have followed the untimely demise of the Timberwolves over the past, say, 20 years may be quick to disregard anything K-Mac has to say about evaluating talent (the man let Chauncey Billups go while inking Troy Hudson and Marko Jaric to laughably large deals!), this insinuation from Duffy may carry a bit more weight. He's the guy who represents Steve Nash, after all.

If you read on, you find this nugget:

"To be honest with you, the other kid, Brandon Jennings, who played in Italy, ranked higher," said Duffy, referring to his client, a point guard who was picked 10th by Milwaukee. "I had three other first-round point guards, but I didn't have [Rubio] ranked that high. I think he is pretty good, but I think he might be a little hyped up."

That's the angle here: Duffy represents Jennings, and he had his client ranked higher! Stop the fucking presses! You wanted your client drafted higher, so he (and by extension, you) could get more money?

Tomorrow's breaking news from Sid: Drew Rosenhaus thinks Terrell Owens may be the best wide receiver in the NFL (or is at least tied with Plaxico Burress); Scott Boras thinks Manny Ramirez is the best baseball player of all time; Ari Gold thinks Vincent Chase should win an Oscar.

Thanks for wasting my time, Sid.