MADRID, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — Spanish basketball star, Ricky Rubio introduced on Saturday that he has determined to quickly halt his skilled exercise to maintain his psychological well being, by way of a press release printed by the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB).
“I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank all the support I have received from the FEB to understand my decision. Today #LaFamilia (Spanish basketball team) makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I would ask that my privacy be respected in order to face these moments and be able to give more information when the time is right,” mentioned Rubio in his assertion.
The FEB additionally expressed its respect, admiration and affection in direction of Ricky Rubio, including they’d “be by the player’s side at all times.”
The 32-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers level guard will now miss the World Cup to be held within the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia from August 25 to September 2.
The level guard might be missed by Spain, after successful seven medals in varied essential worldwide competitions. Rubio received the gold for his nation within the 2009 and 2011 FIBA EuroBasket championships together with the 2019 World Cup in China the place he was additionally MVP, and silver and bronze medals within the Beijing and Rio Olympics.
Spain began their preparations for the World Cup with a cushty 87-57 win over Venezuela in Madrid on Friday evening.