Former Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio made a surprising announcement on Saturday. He said, “I decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health.”
Rubio was slated to play for the Spanish national team in the upcoming FIBA World Cup this month. While Rubio is only 32, he has played professional basketball since age 14. That’s a long sports career. With injuries and family tragedies in recent years, it’s not hard to see how Ricky could need time away.
Ricky Rubio announced he's putting his career on hold to focus on his mental health.