Best Perimeter Players in 2009 Draft

Take away the unrealistic Pete Maravich comparisons -- same floppy dark hair, same ball-handling showmanship, but Rubio will never be close to the scorer that Pistol Pete was -- and there's still plenty of hype with good reason. Rubio has the gift of a court presence and leadership that few 18-year-olds can come close to matching. While lacking great speed, a potential concern on defense, he can run an offense at different speeds.