Can a prodigys dazzling ascent mask a silent struggle? For Ricky Rubio, the answer is a resounding yes, as the celebrated Spanish point guard steps away from the spotlight to prioritize his mental well-being. His journey, marked by record-breaking achievements and international acclaim, now takes an unexpected turn, prompting reflection on the pressures faced by even the most accomplished athletes.
Born Ricard Rubio Vives on October 21, 1990, in El Masnou, Spain, Rubio's basketball career began at an astonishingly young age. He etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player ever to grace the Spanish Liga ACB court on October 15, 2005, at just 14 years old. A year later, days after turning 16, he made his EuroLeague debut on October 24, 2006 solidifying his status as one of the competition's youngest participants.
| Ricky Rubio Bio Data | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ricard Rubio Vives |
| Birth Date | October 21, 1990 |
| Birth Place | El Masnou, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Siblings | Older brother, Marc, and younger sister, Laia |
| Career Information | |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height | 6'4" (1.93 m) |
| Teams | Joventut Badalona (Youth) FC Barcelona Lassa Minnesota Timberwolves Phoenix Suns Utah Jazz Cleveland Cavaliers |
| NBA Draft | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5 (Minnesota Timberwolves) |
| ACB Debut | October 15, 2005 (Youngest player ever) |
| EuroLeague Debut | October 24, 2006 |
| International Career | Spain National Team |
| Achievements | Silver Medal - 2008 Beijing Olympics 2006 FIBA World Cup Winner 2019 FIBA World Cup Winner 2009 FIBA EuroBasket Winner 2011 FIBA EuroBasket Winner 2015 FIBA EuroBasket Winner 2022 FIBA EuroBasket Winner 2019 FIBA World Cup MVP |
| NBA Career Averages | Points: 10.8 Rebounds: 4.1 Assists: 7.4 |
| Estimated Career Earnings | $132,008,016 (at least) |
| Other Information | |
| Ricky Rubio Foundation | President |
| Reference | NBA.com - Ricky Rubio Profile |
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