Veteran NBA player Ricky Rubio announced his decision to step away from his basketball career to focus on his mental health. Spain will enter the FIBA World Cup as the defending champion, and Rubio is a native of Barcelona, Spain. The 32-year-old earned MVP honors during the most recent FIBA World Cup. The Spanish federation said it "wishes to express its respect, admiration and affection for Ricky Rubio. He had a team-high 20 points in Spain’s 2019 World Cup final win over Argentina.

Source: Fox News August 09, 2023 02:49 UTC