Une of the most relevant figures in recent times in European basketball is that of Ricky Rubio (El Masnou, 1990). His talent, precocity and way of maturing on the pitch They make him a piece that is valued in the NBA and dreamed of in Europe. The World Cup in China, the Tokyo Games or the last course before the injury in Cleveland They are proof of supernatural talent… as well as a born competitor.
Ricky recovers his magic: luxury assistance and to the Playoffs four years later
But time passes for everyone, and Ricky, 32 years old, lives a new stage in his career. His return to activity with the Cleveland Cavaliers was difficult and despite the fact that with the Catalan on the field, the Ohioans attacked better, he did not finish finding his rhythm after his very serious knee injury. Finally, I finished with 5.2 points and 2.1 assists in an average of 17 minutes per night. This new stage also opens up more questions. Does Ricky think about going back to Europe? He seems to be closer than ever.
“I am beginning to consider my return,” he told the sports podcast ‘La Sotana’. He had never pointed it out so clearly. And it seems that there is a place in mind. “Going home. To Barcelona. Close to home,” he added. It does not mean going directly to Bara, a club with which He won the Euroleague in Paris in 2010, the last of the entity. But there are clear signs. Other options are Joventut, even Girona with Marc Gasol present, one of his great friends in the park.
It’s a posibility? “I have two years left on my contract. Maybe one. We’ll see,” he stressed. Financially, Rubio has two years left at a good salary level. In 2023-24 he improves to 6.1 million dollars, rising to 6.43 until 2024-25 -guaranteed 4.2-. That is, about 12 million. Therefore, if they want to bet in Europe… it will be at a record price to make him break a contract in the NBA or agree to leave.
Even so, in the mind – one of the most privileged in the sport – of Rubio there are more things than the NBA. “When my son starts school there will be no NBA worth it anymore. I will have to go back. I don’t want to be dizzy when I’m six, the age I start making friends. He has spoken with my wife, we have it very clear. It is a moment in which basketball is not the priority, “she confessed at the beginning of the season.
That future can even cross other borders. “I would like to play a year in Italy, I like the country, the food, the language… Although perhaps it is too late,” he said. Europe, in his mind, although there is still a relationship with the NBA and the commitment to the Spanish National Team.
The World Cup is coming, that Spain will play in Indonesia and the Philippines, and Ricky always showed commitment and willingness, although his physique is the number 1 priority both for the player and for the Federation. Under normal conditions, it should be… But nothing can be taken for granted yet.
2023-05-29 11:03:54
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