NBA veteran and Spain national team mainstay Ricky Rubio, a professional basketball player since age 15, steps away from the limelight to focus on his mental health.
Veteran Cleveland Cavaliers and Spain national team point guard Ricky Rubio is taking a pause from basketball to concentrate on his mental health, he announced Saturday .
“Today #family makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I would ask that my privacy be respected so that I can face these moments and be able to give more information when the time is right.” “We were informed today by Ricky and his representation that he has decided to step away from his illustrious basketball career to focus on his mental health at this time,” said Koby Altman, president of basketball operations for the Cavaliers.
Rubio, 32, has been in the public eye since he became a household name in Spain at 15, thanks to his flashy style of play.
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