In a surprising twist, seasoned Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio has officially announced his retirement from the NBA, concluding a remarkable 12-year career that saw him don various team jerseys.
Rubio’s decision, following a temporary hiatus to address mental health concerns in August and a subsequent contract buyout with the Cavaliers two days ago, marks the end of an era for the talented playmaker.
LeBron James, reacting to Rubio’s retirement after the Los Angeles Lakers’ fourth consecutive loss and their 10th in the last 13 games against the Memphis Grizzlies, expressed mixed emotions.
“I’m not really in the mood to answer that question. But I respect Ricky. Congrats on a hell of a career,” James said, highlighting the challenging circumstances following another disappointing defeat.
