Grizzlies director of player personnel Tony Barone Sr. traveled to Spain to watch Ricky Rubio play for DKV Joventut.

Barone came away very impressed, especially after Rubio completely altered a game in which Joventut was losing.

After injuring his groin in a quarterfinal game, Rubio didn't enter Game 2 until long after Joventut had started struggling.

He excelled, posting 16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals en route to a 82-77 win.

The kid," Barone said, "has the ability to lead a team."

Grizzles general manager Chris Wallace and coach Lionel Hollins spent Saturday in Spain to scout Rubio again, despite internet reports that the point guard's camp doesn't want him in Memphis.

Via Memphis Commercial Appeal

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