It hasn't been the easiest transition for Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio.

New head coach Tom Thibodeau and more lingering injury problems have made for a slow start to the season for Rubio.

Rubio is used to challenges like this, but did admit playing under Thibodeau has made for a tough change for him.

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Via the Minneapolis Star:

“I don’t know,” he said. “At beginning of the season, I got hurt so quick and then I felt good for three, four games and now the last three games, I don’t feel like myself. I have to find myself.”

“It’s another adjustment, but it’s not the first time I change coaches,” Rubio said. “I work with different coaches. Every coach has his own unique way to run the team, and I try to translate that on the court. It’s hard, but it’s like everything in the NBA. I’m thinking about having a feeling with the coach, with the new plays, knowing what he wants from each player. I’m trying to translate that to each player on the court.”

Rubio has the right mindset here and he's working to make the fit work. The Timberwolves are one of the most talented young teams in the league, but they have been struggling this year and a better Rubio could help them improve quickly.