Will we see again Ricky Rubio on a field ? Everyone hopes so, but it is not certain since the leader of the Cavaliers and Spain has decided to withdraw from the professional world to take care of his mental health. A decision that took everyone by surprise, as Rubio seemed enthusiastic about the idea of returning to the selection after missing the Olympics and the Euros due to a serious knee injury.
“In #LaFamilia, people always come before results. All my love and support for Ricky, and my admiration for his transparency and through it his ability, once again, to lead by example”, commented Sergio Scariolo. Rudy Fernandez (“Always with you, little brother”), Sergio Llull (“Good luck friend. That smile never goes away. We love you”) or even Kevin Love (“So much love for you Ricky”) have also reacted on social networks.
On the Cleveland side, the franchise posted this message: “Difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations. We’re by your side, Ricky, through this.”
In a statementPresident Koby Altman writes: “We were advised today by Ricky and his agents that he has decided to step away from his illustrious basketball career to focus on his mental health. We understand how difficult this decision has been for him and will support him as much as possible while at the same time respecting Ricky’s request for confidentiality. »
Another message, that of Jose Calderon, former teammate of Rubio in selection, but also now leader of the Cavaliers. ” We have known each other for many years and you know what I think of you. Now more than ever. I love you so much Ricky. We are with you. Full of encouragement.”
