He’s retired from the NBA, but he’s not done playing just yet. Ricky Rubio is training.
“Former NBA guard Ricky Rubio is training in Barcelona after taking a break,” local media outlet ESPN reported on Sept. 29.
Rubio, who was considered a top prospect in Spain, was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. He later played for FC Barcelona and made his NBA debut in the 2011-2012 season. 현금홀덤사이트 In 698 career regular-season games, he averaged 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.8 steals.
After playing for the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers, Rubio abruptly ended his career in the offseason. He also missed the 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. “It was a decision to take care of his mental health,” said Spanish coach Sergio Skyolo.
Rubio, who has been out of the Cleveland roster ever since, officially terminated his contract on Friday. “July 30th of last year was the hardest day of my life,” he wrote on social media. The next day I made the decision to end my NBA career,” he said on social media, announcing his retirement from the NBA. He didn’t give a specific reason, but it was clear that Rubio had been dealing with stress for a long time.
After a long break, Rubio returned to training in his hometown of Barcelona. Rubio played 140 games for Barcelona from 2009 to 2011, winning one league title and one Euroleague title.
According to ESPN, Rubio and Barcelona have not signed a contract. Rubio will train with the team and decide if he wants to return, as long as it doesn’t interfere with Barcelona’s season. Resuming training is not a “confirmation” of his return.
As Rubio wrote on social media, “Over the next few weeks, I’ll be checking everything, both physically and mentally. I’m going to see how much willpower and strength I have when I get the ball,” he wrote on social media.
