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Ricky Rubio Bounce Pass Between Deron Williams’ Legs. Not too long after Rubio was benched and told the media he was upset about it.
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The post Slick Ricky Rubio Schools Deron Williams appeared first on Baller Mind Frame.
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Ricky Rubio drops nice pass between Deron Williams legs (Video)
One thing that many basketball players try to master is the art of making between-the-legs passes and probably the best professional player that does it is Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio.
During last night's game against the Brooklyn Nets, Ricky found teammate Derrick Williams for the easy lay-up while bouncing the ball between-the-legs of Deron Williams:
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