Anybody Habla Espanol?

But in the next few days Rudy will anounce he’s coming to the NBA.

iGoogle translation from Spanish to English:

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It was an open secret, but there were still people in Badalona maintaining hope. Although it is not yet official, Marca.com can anticipate that Rudy Fernandez announced shortly (in the coming days) that is going to the NBA, as he has already made known to DKV Joventut. Sources have confirmed the Penya this point. The Portland Trail Blazers, who will share equipment with Sergio Rodriguez, will be the fate of Majorcan flying. It becomes the sixth Spanish that populate the courts of the world’s best league season 08/09.

Thus, the second best player of the ACB meets his dream of leaving the NBA. In its 23 years, Fernandez becomes the eighth of Spanish history that gets the best play in the World League.

Contract ‘two plus one’
Like all novices, Rudy Fernandez is going to the NBA with two years guaranteed and the possibility of franchising to increase the link unilaterally ytercera season. Due to the post when he was elected (number 24, chosen by the Phoenix Suns, who transferred their rights to the Portland Trail Blazers), Rudy win a figure close to a million dollars, much less than they could obtain if signed by any team Europe. Still, the desire of the international reach of the NBA when they have facilitated its decision.

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go to iGoogle and paste some of the comments into the box… these Spaniards have no love for us!

I’ve been on the fence about whether or not to join the Rudy bandwagon but now that I know his nickname is the Majorcan Rocket I’m jumping on board. That’s one of the coolest nicknames ever. Of course I’m biased sense my family orginally came from Majorca and Menorca (2 islands of the coast of Spain, near Barcelona) back when the Spainish built a colony in St Augustine, Florida.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/6/5/546242/rudy-finally-declaring-soo

Just thought I’d let ya know.

“Although not exactly a secret, people in Badalona (a spanish region) were hoping that it wasn’t true. Not yet official, Marca.com (a spanish newspaper; they would be the American equivolent of a cross between the Enquirer and Wilamette Week), will announce that Rudy Fernandez will announce that he is going to the NBA, as he had already told DKV Joventut.”
Sources from La Penya (nickname of DKV Joventut) confirm this information.
The Portland Trail Blazers, who already have Sergio Rodriguez on their team, will be the new home of the Majorcan wing (Majorca is a Spanish town). Rudy will become the sixth Spanish in the NBA during the 08/09 Season.
“The second best player in the ACB (Marc Gasol was the ACB MVP) will get his dream of playing in the NBA. Fernandez, 23 years old, will become the 8th Spanish to play in the best league of the world in 2008/20999 season.

The Two Plus One Contract (I’ve never heard it described like that)
Like all rookies, Rudy Fernandez has a contract that guarantees two years plus the option of one more as team option (I thought some rookies had 4 year deals, the last two team options?). Due to the position he was drafted, (24, but the Phoenix suns who then traded his rights to the Portland trail blazers), Rudy will earn a salary close to a million dollars, much less than he could have earned from a European Tea. His desire to go to the NBA as soon as possible has made easier his decision.

Rudy Fernandez will offer a press conference about his future tomorrow Friday, the 6th of June at 13.00 (4:00 AM Pacific time). Later, the international player will offer a party for DKV Joventut fans from 19.00.