SALT LAKE CITY — As media gossip and numerous rumors were spreading like wildfire near the NBA trade deadline, it was nearly impossible for Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio to get away from the chatter.
Even as reports surfaced with his name linked to potential deals, the Spanish floor general tried not to let it affect his on-court production or his work in the community.
But quite naturally, he’s human, so his business team was somewhat concerned about possibly being moved to another city after planting seeds so deep in Utah with his basketball academy, foundation and continued support of Special Olympics as a global ambassador.