Things Jazz fans can expect from Rubio:
1. As some of us have said already, you're going to see many new fans around here from now on. Rubio is not only loved in Spain but in plenty of places around the world, he's an absolutely great kid, pure joy both on and off the court (he wasn't that joyful for much of last season though, his mother and grandmother died only a few months apart and he also wasn't too happy with the way the Wolves handled his trade rumors), so many people will follow him to Utah like they did to Minnesota.
2. Rubio is the ultimate pro. He's an incredibly hard working guy and never gives a possession up, neither on offense nor defense. You will see him set screens on offense for a wing like he usually did for Wiggins last year, you will see him take plenty of charges (usually one of the league leaders in that aspect), you will see him dive for the ball and fight for rebounds. He plays all out all game.
3. You are, of course, going to see the ball fly all over the court. There are two playmakers in the league who really see things happening before they're actually there while also having the ability to thread the needle time and again, whether on the break or on half-court sets, which is what separates them from the rest. One of them is Chris Paul, the other one is Ricky Rubio.
4. Some of you (not everyone, I'm sure) are going to be really surprised with his defense. Rubio's D is most known for his steals, but what most casual fans don't know is that defense has always been his calling card along with his playmaking, ever since he was a kid. He's truly a pest, he's great staying in front of his man thanks to his awareness, instincts and length (he's 6'4/6'5 with a 6'9 wingspan) and he's one of the best help defenders in the league. It's no coincidence that his multi-year DRAPM is off the charts, historically great. Although he usually gets a vote here and there for the all defensive teams, he's been usually very underrated on that aspect. Maybe this is the year when that changes, although Rudy Gobert may think differently based on his experience...
5. While people see Rubio and they think of his low scoring, what Ricky does is bolster the offense with his passing and ability to run the team. He gets guys the ball in better positions to score, at the right time, with precision and on their pocket. He's always lead offenses with high ORTGs despite the lack of talent and/or shooting. And regardless of what some may think, he's improved his scoring efficiency every single year in the league (admitedly from a very low starting point) except for the 2014-15 season when he came back from injury before being fully healed and played only 22 games. He's still not going to be a high scorer, cause that's not his game, but he has a knack for drawing fouls and has a better understanding on when to shoot the ball (and is now more willing to do so).
All in all, I think plenty of Jazz fans are going to be pleasantly surprised with him. Hopefully the team gets to re-sign GH and find a nice stretch-4, and there's no doubt they can be even better than they were last season.
