Spanish basketball player Ricky Rubio, who took a break for mental health reasons in the summer and finally reached an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers to terminate his contract, has drawn a line under his NBA career.
Drafted into the NBA in 2009, Rubio spent a dozen seasons in the league and most recently played for Cleveland, but decided to take a break last summer. Physically he has also been tormented by injuries in recent seasons.
“July 30th was one of the most difficult nights of my life. My spirit traveled to a very dark place. I felt I was moving in this direction, but I never thought I would lose control of the situation,” she wrote the Spanish. on social media.
“The next day I decided to stop my professional career. One day, when the time is right, I want to share all my experience so that I can help others in similar situations. Until then, I want to keep it private, out of respect for me and my family, as I am still working on my mental health. But I am proud to say that I am improving every day.”
“I wanted to write this post today to announce that my NBA career is over. It all started in 2009 draftIt’s night in New York. What a dream. After 12 years in the league, with all the ups and downs, I have many good memories and great knowledge. Minnesota, Utah, Phoenix and Cleveland. Oh. Thank you!”
Ricky Rubio played 698 games in the NBA, averaging 10.8 points and 7.4 assists per game. In 2012, the Spaniard was named in the championship’s symbolic first team of rookies.
2024-01-04 21:31:00
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