Let me just paint a plausible scenario to explain the T-wolves reasoning for taking both Rubio and Flynn. There are a couple of factors at play- some hypothetical and other's more concrete- so it is important to first list them, then attempt to connect the dots.

1. Ricki Rubio was not expected to last til the 5th pick (a given)

2. Given that Rubio wasn't expected to last til the 5th pick- the t-wolves were expecting either Tyreke Evans or James Harden to be available at the 5th pick.

3. Given that they expected to be choosing between Harden, a 2-guard, and T. Evans, who they probably viewed as more of a 2-guard; They had Flynn, a pure pg, locked in as their 6th pick. (Hypothetical)

4. Once Rubio suprisingly fell in their lap, they had to take him with the 5th pick. (a given)

5. After selecting Rubio, they were faced with a dilemma; they had Flynn rated much higher than any other player left on the board, including S. Curry.

6. Given this dilemma- and given the fact that they were under time pressure- they simply took the best player available (on their board).


Under this reasoning it goes 1. Griffin 2. Thabeet or Rubio 3. Harden or Rubio 4. Evans or Rubio. Due to the fact that the kings were in desperate need for a pure point guard, it was probably assumed that Rubio wouldn't last past the 4th pick.

Cardinals top prospects

C
catchers:
1. Kurt Suzuki
2. Max Stassi- (if he signs)
3. Josh Donaldson
4. Josh Leyland- (if he signs)
5. Petey Paramore

First base:
1. Chris Carter
2. Sean Doolittle
3. Daric Barton

Second Base:
1. Adrian Cardenas
2. Jemile Weeks
3. Eric Patterson
4. Nino Leyja
5. Cliff Pennington

Third Base:
1. Michael Spina
2. Stephen Parker
Christian Vitters

Short Stop:
1. Grant Green
2. Dusty Coleman
3. Josh Horton
4. Jason Christian
Cliff Pennington
5. Gregorio Petit
6. Leonardo Gil

Corner OF:
1. Aaron Cunningham
2. Travis Buck
3. Rashun Dixon
4. Jeremy Barfield
5. Matt Spencer
6. Matt Sulentic
7. Robin Rosario

CF:
1. Ryan Sweeney
2. Corey Brown
3. Grant Desme
4. Archie Gilbert
5. Chris Berroa

SP:
1. Vin Mazzaro
2. Trevor Cahill
3. Brett Anderson
4. Dallas Braden
5. Gio Gonzalez
7. Michael Ynoa
8. Sean Gallagher
9. James Simmons
10. Dana Eveland
11. Ben Hornbeck
Travis Banwart
12. Carlos Hernandez
13. Anthony Capra
14. Ryan Webb
15. Kenny Smalley


RP:
1. Andrew Bailey
2. Henry Rodriguez
3. Sam Demel
Jeremy Blevins
4. Arnold Leon
5. Jared Lansford
Ronny Morla
Justin Friend
Mickey Storey

HR/HR Pitchers:
1. Fautino De Los Santos
2. Brett Hunter
3. Sam Dyson
4. Craig Italiano
5. Tyson Ross
6. Daniel Thomas
7. Chad Lee

Interesting Prospects:
1. Jorge Pena 6'6 220 age: 20 STK Ports
2. Omar Duran 6'3 209 age: 19 AZL Athletics
3. Daniel Strailly 6'2 220 age: 20 VAN
4. Kelvin Rojas CF 6'2 188 DSL Athletics
5. Miguel Marte C 6'2 230 DSL Athletics
6. Jonesy Zarraga LF 6'1 170 '92 DSL Athletics
7. Luis Baez SS 6'3 165 Born '91