He knew how to have a basketball career full of titles, but had to stop competing for his own well -being.
For years it was one of the Most talented and charismatic players of Spanish basketball. He began to shine since boy and his career seemed to go straight to success. But behind the titles and lights, there was more than anyone else.
Ricky Rubio He won everything with the National Team, played more than a decade in the NBA And he was loved for each team he was in. Today, away from the courts, fights a different and much more personal battle.
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The story of Ricky Rubio: the star who left basketball to keep his life
With alone 14 years professionally debuted in the Javentut de Badalonabecoming one of the youngest players to do so. Barcelona did not spend much until he signed him, where he won the Euroleague in 2010 and left his seal in the local league. In 2011 he crossed the ocean to play in the NBA: he started in the Minnesota Timberwolveswent through Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers. In all he left a good impression because of his talent, vision of play and attitude inside the locker room.
In parallel, its tour with the Spanish team It was brilliant. World Champion in 2019, MVP of that tournamentand three times champion of the Eurobasket (2009, 2011 and 2015). He was also Olympic medalist. Throughout his career, he knew how to combine his most competitive side with a positive image and close to the public.
However, mental health problems began to hit more and stronger. In August 2023, little that Spain played the World Cup, surprised to announce that He moved away from basketball to focus on his well -being.
“One night I said: I don’t want to continue with life”, Confessed some time later. The testimony moved the world of sport and ignited an alarm about a reality that usually is even hidden among elite athletes.
The temporary retirement of competition to take care of your mental health
Despite his pause, in 2024 he signed a contract with Barcelona. He returned to the club that saw him shine, although he has not yet returned to the courts officially. From the environment they ensure that there are no deadlines or hurry, and that the priority is to recover completely.
During this time, Ricky has been more open to talk about what he lived, and even recognized who thought about leaving basketball forever. The pressure, the constant demands and the duel for the death of his mother were factors that affected him deeply.
The message that transmits today goes beyond sport. Rubio made it clear that no professional achievement is worth more than health, and his case became an example of courage for those who face similar situations. The future is uncertain, but its impact is already huge.
Source: Ambito
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