Timberwolves rookie point guard Jonny Flynn wishes fellow 2009 draft class member Ricky Rubio was playing with him this season.

Rubio's decision to remain in Spain for at least another two years came last month.

Minnesota selected Rubio with the fifth overall pick in June, and then took Flynn right after with the sixth.

Flynn told the Associated Press that he is disappointed Rubio decided to stay overseas and not join the team this season.

He added that he looked forward to learning from Rubio and playing with a player considered to be the best pure passer in the draft this season.