NBA’s Ricky Rubio Retires After Going Into ‘Dark Place’

NBA star Ricky Rubio is ending his skilled basketball profession … revealing he made the choice after going into “a dark place” final offseason.

33-year-old Rubio — the fifth-overall decide within the 2009 NBA Draft — spent 12 seasons within the Affiliation … most notably for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the place he performed from 2011-17.

The Spanish guard joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021 … but it surely was introduced again in August he would take time away to concentrate on his psychological well being.

On Thursday, Rubio shared an announcement on his official retirement … sharing July 30 was “one of the toughest nights of my life,” however didn’t go into element.

“I kind of knew I was going on that direction, but I’ve never thought I wasn’t under control of the situation,” he stated.

“The next day, I decided to stop my professional career.”

Rubio stated he’ll speak extra on what occurred at a later date so he may also help others going by comparable conditions … and can proceed to work on his psychological well-being shifting ahead.

“But I am proud to say I’m doing much better and getting better everyday,” he added.

Rubio — who averaged 10.8 factors, 4.1 rebounds and seven.4 assists in his profession — stated it was a dream to play within the NBA … thanking the Wolves, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Cavs for “good memories and great relationships.”