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.