After stepping away from the Cavaliers to work on his psychological well being in August, veteran guard Ricky Rubio introduced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday.
The 33-year-old took to X to announce the information and defined how that point in August was “one of the toughest nights” of his life, however added that he has improved.
“One day, when the time is right, I would love to share my full experience with you all so I can help support others going through similar situations,” Rubio said. “Until then, I would like to keep it private out of respect for my family and myself, as I’m still working on my mental health,” Rubio wrote. “But I’m proud to say I’m doing much better and getting better everyday.”
Rubio’s contract with Cleveland wasn’t but completed, however he and the franchise got here to an association.
(*12*) ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said. “The move, which covers the $6.1 million left on this year’s contract and $6.4 million for 2024-25, gives the Cavaliers some financial relief and opens up a second spot on the team’s roster.”
The guard expressed his gratitude to all of the groups he performed for within the league throughout his time – the Timberwolves, Jazz, Suns and Cavaliers and confirmed further like to his remaining crew.
“My last home,” Rubio wrote. “I know the way things ended have been tough. I could never have imagined the year would develop this way, but you have an amazing organization, with [president of basketball operations] Koby [Altman] and [coach] JB [Bickerstaff], who have been extremely respectful and understanding of my situation and caring for me as a person.”
Rubio performed with a lot delight for his residence nation Spain through the Olympics and FIBA World Cup, beside gamers like Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol and Rudy Fernández.
He gained a silver medal on the 2008 Olympics, a bronze medal on the 2016 Olympics, a gold medal on the 2019 FIBA World Cup and 4 EuroBasket medals.
Before he was drafted fifth total by Minnesota in 2005, Rubio performed in Spain’s ACB League at simply 14 years previous, making him the youngest participant to ever.
He additionally debuted within the EuroLeague simply after his sixteenth birthday.
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