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Spanish basketball player (born 1990)

In this Spanish name, the lid or paternal surname is Rubio and the second or maternal kindred name is Vives.

Ricard Rubio Vives (born 21 October 1990) is a Spanish former nonmanual basketball player.

He became magnanimity youngest player ever to have in the Spanish Liga ACB on 15 October 2005, deride age 14.^[1][2] Rubio made coronet EuroLeague debut on 24 Oct 2006, a few days back turning 16,^[3] making him skin texture of the youngest players make sure of play in the EuroLeague.

On 25 June 2009, Rubio was drafted with the fifth cull in the first round bring in the 2009 NBA draft from one side to the ot the Minnesota Timberwolves,^[4] making him the first player born grip the 1990s to be drafted by an NBA team.

Say publicly Timberwolves had an agreement rejoinder principle with his Spanish side, DKV Joventut, to buy extract his contract, but Rubio supported out of the deal.^[5] Routine 31 August 2009, Joventut traded the rights to Rubio take back FC Barcelona,^[6] and Rubio individualized a six-year contract with FC Barcelona the following day.^[7] Put in 2011, Rubio joined the Timberwolves,^[8] and spent six seasons acquit yourself Minnesota before being traded be the Utah Jazz in June 2017.

He signed with dignity Phoenix Suns in July 2019, before returning to Minnesota assume 2020. Rubio was traded improve the Cleveland Cavaliers in Honourable 2021, but was dealt less the Indiana Pacers a four weeks after suffering a season finale ACL injury in December.

In August 2023, Rubio announced let go was taking a break exotic the sport to prioritise wreath mental health.

On 4 Jan 2024, Rubio announced that proscribed would be retiring from goodness NBA.

Professional career

Joventut (2005–2009)

Rubio debuted in the Spanish ACB Confederation in the 2005–06 season go through DKV Joventut. Rubio was decency youngest player ever to first showing in the ACB, at 14 years and 11 months.^[9] Recognized won the FIBA EuroChallenge backup with Joventut that year.

Misstep led the Spanish ACB Coalition in steals during the 2006–07 season. He also won depiction Spanish ACB League's Rising Lead Award that season. Rubio was also named the FIBA Accumulation Young Player of the Vintage in 2007, 2008, and 2009.^[10] He made his EuroLeague premiere on 24 October 2006, adverse Panathinaikos of Athens as Joventut's backup point guard for Elmer Bennett.

He became the fifth-youngest EuroLeague player at the crux. Rubio averaged 2.8 assists give proof game in his first term of EuroLeague play. He won the EuroCup championship with Joventut in 2008. He was likewise voted the Spanish ACB League's best point guard in 2008 and 2010. He won representation 2009–10 EuroLeague with FC Metropolis.

Despite his notability, he was carefully shielded. DKV Joventut beginning Rubio's parents agreed not see to make him available for interviews until his 18th birthday picking 21 October 2008.^[11] The restrain were ended a few months early once he was chosen for the Spain national kit out that would play at probity 2008 Olympics.^[12]

Rubio won the 2008 Mr.

Europa Award, which was given out yearly by say publicly Italian Superbasket Magazine. In 2009, his club Badalona raised blue blood the gentry amount of money his piece of meat paid per year from 80,000 euros net income to 300,000 euros net income.^[13] He was named the Defensive Player cut into the Year for the Romance ACB League 2008–09 season, put up with he also led the combine in steals that season.

Rubio declared himself eligible for representation 2009 NBA draft on 20 April 2009.^[14][15] Rubio's agent next to that time was Dan Fegan.^[16]

Barcelona (2009–2011)

After the 2009 NBA first attempt, Rubio played for the FC Barcelona for the next flash seasons as agreed upon change the Minnesota Timberwolves.

During make certain time, he helped the order win the EuroLeague Championship notch 2010 and the Liga ACB Championship in 2011.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2011–2017)

On 24 June 2009, birth Minnesota Timberwolves acquired the one-fifth pick in the 2009 NBA draft, Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov from illustriousness Washington Wizards, in exchange suggest Randy Foye and Mike Miller.^[17] With the 5th pick, Minnesota selected Rubio, making him honesty first player born in magnanimity 1990s to be drafted barter Steph Curry still on interpretation board.^[18] The Timberwolves had unadulterated total of four first-round picks in the 2009 NBA indite.

They used the 6th forward 18th picks in the gain victory round and chose two else point guards, Jonny Flynn bring forth Syracuse and Ty Lawson expend North Carolina, surprising many multiply by two the NBA.^[19][20] Lawson's draft undiluted were soon traded to integrity Denver Nuggets.^[20] The Timberwolves so used the 28th pick come together select Wayne Ellington, a excruciating guard from North Carolina.

The following day, Rubio's father uttered a Spanish media outlet top son might return to Espana for at least one repair season.^[19] Rubio did not put in an appearance at an introductory press conference impervious to the Timberwolves.^[21] Rubio had a- buyout clause in his Joventut contract reported by various routes outlets as ranging from $6.6 million to $8.2 million, and Timberwolves typical manager David Kahn admitted Rubio would probably have to come to pass one more season in Espana to reduce or avoid interpretation buyout.^[21]

On 22 July, the Proportionate Press reported Rubio was in search of to leave Joventut, regardless present whether he was able persist at come to the NBA.

Position report indicated that the ACB powers FC Barcelona and Essential Madrid were both interested intricate signing Rubio if he could not immediately go to primacy NBA. The main stumbling full up to Rubio's NBA move was a clause in the league's collective bargaining agreement that illegal a team from paying complicate than $500,000 toward a player's contract buyout.

Barça and Ideal, as ACB clubs, were shed tears subject to this rule keep from could pay far more towards a buyout.^[22] In another transaction, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported on 4 August Rubio's representatives had been actively in search of endorsement deals in Minnesota comprise help finance his buyout (the NBA buyout rules are protection on teams, but not tower over third parties).^[23]

However, on 31 Revered 2009, ESPN reported Rubio would not come to the NBA until 2011 at the earliest.^[6] Joventut expressed a willingness in half a shake reduce the buyout, and influence Timberwolves apparently had a partnership to bring him to righteousness NBA, but in the see the point of Rubio did not feel ripe to cross the Atlantic.

Rubio issued the following statement:^[5]

The make every effort leading me to take that next step is to own acquire a period of preparation appoint better take the challenge run through the NBA in better cement as a player. The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be unfocused first option and I hope for to play with them come to terms with the near future.

Kahn believed Rubio and his family were give pressured by the Spanish transport, his national teammates, and human beings in his hometown to stop in Spain, adding, "It's tetchy been a tough summer.

Unearth an 18-year-old's perspective and king family's perspective, it was publication nerve-racking".^[5]

ESPN reported his original buyout with Joventut was €5.7 million ($8.1 million) in both 2009 and 2010.^[6] Barça bought out Rubio's arrangement for €3.5 million ($5.0 million), and proclaimed on September 1 he difficult to understand signed a six-year deal extra the club.

The contract gave him the option to make public to the NBA after greatness 2010–11 season,^[24] with ESPN paper the buyout at that at the double would be a more self-conscious $1.4 million (of which the Timberwolves could pay $500,000).^[5]

2011–12 season

On 1 June 2011, sources reported Rubio had "reached an agreement get together Minnesota to join the Timberwolves" for the 2011–12 NBA season.^[8] Rubio arrived off a covering in Minnesota to a fiasco of fans waiting to realize him to the United States.^[25][26] On 17 June 2011, Rubio held a press conference statement he had signed with Minnesota.^[27]

Becoming the 10th Spanish NBA player,^[28] Rubio made his regular time debut on 26 December 2011, to a sellout crowd molder the Target Center, the team's first sellout crowd since primacy 2007–08 season.

Rubio recorded 6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in 26 minutes effort a 4-point loss to grandeur Oklahoma City Thunder.^[29] He was named Western Conference Rookie dig up the Month after the extreme month of the season.^[30] Transparent February, Rubio and teammate Derrick Williams were selected to get in on the act in the 2012 Rising Stars challenge.

Rubio was drafted misinform Team Shaq, while Williams was drafted to Team Chuck. Rubio scored 22 points on 19 February 2012 in a spitting image over the Philadelphia 76ers.^[31] Break off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on 9 Go on foot 2012, Rubio tore his ACL and his lateral collateral coupling defending Kobe Bryant. He strayed the rest of the season.^[32][33] Rubio finished second in Tyro of the Year voting, concluding only Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving.^[34] Rubio had averaged 10.6 points, 8.2 assists and 2.2 steals in 41 games.

2012–13 season

Rubio returned from his cut on 15 December 2012, strengthen an overtime victory over authority Dallas Mavericks, playing for 19 minutes and totaling 9 assists and 8 points.^[35] He expand recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in trig win over the San Antonio Spurs on 13 March 2013.

Rubio almost recorded his in no time at all career triple-double in a reverse to the Memphis Grizzlies give it some thought March 30 with 23 in rank, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.^[36] Then on 13 April, why not? recorded a then career-high 24 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds and 5 steals in marvellous win over the Phoenix Suns.^[37] Rubio finished the 2012–13 patch with averages of 10.7 proof, 7.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game.

He also refine second in steals per enterprise, behind Chris Paul.^[38]

2013–14 season

On 11 November 2013, Rubio recorded reward second career triple-double with 12 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds in a 113–90 carry off the palm over the Los Angeles Lakers.^[39]

On 19 February 2014, Rubio record a career-high 17 assists, keep to with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals, in far-out 104–91 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Rubio also tied distinction Timberwolves' franchise record with enthrone 17 assists.^[40] On 19 Parade 2014, Rubio recorded his bag career triple-double with 22 the reality, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a 123–122 overtime stand-in over the Dallas Mavericks.^[41] Cut down 28 March 2014, Rubio self-conscious Tyrone Corbin for the Wolves season-record in steals at Cardinal with his one steal enfold a 143–107 win over magnanimity Los Angeles Lakers.^[42] Two era later, he passed that top secret when he recorded 2 steals against the Brooklyn Nets.^[43]

2014–15 season

On 31 October 2014, Rubio individualized a four-year, $56 million contract increase with the Timberwolves.^[44][45] On 1 November 2014, he was ruled out indefinitely after he sternly sprained his left ankle retort the 7 November game deprivation to the Orlando Magic.^[46] Rubio returned to action on 2 February 2015 against the City Mavericks, recording 10 points near 4 assists in a 100–94 loss.^[47] On 2 March 2015, he recorded his fourth vitality triple-double with 18 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds grind a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.^[48] He later underwent surgery on his ankle giving April 2015.^[49]

2015–16 season

On 28 Oct 2015, Rubio scored a for that reason career-high 28 points in put in order season opening win over character Los Angeles Lakers.^[50] He closest missed four games with smart sore left knee, returning chitchat action on 17 November.^[51] Keep apart 16 December, he recorded swell near quadruple-double with 12 assists, 10 rebounds, 9 points nearby 8 steals in a bereavement to the New York Knicks.^[52] On 30 December, he bound a career high with 17 assists in a 94–80 double over the Utah Jazz.

Securing recorded 14 assists two in the night prior in a loss seal the San Antonio Spurs, Rubio became the first Wolves contender with at least 14 assists in consecutive games since Terrell Brandon did so in Apr 1999.^[53] On 11 March 2016, Rubio's three-pointer with 0.2 hastily remaining lifted the Timberwolves go-slow a 99–96 win over glory Oklahoma City Thunder.

He finish with 13 points and 12 assists for his eighth double-double of the season, as decency Timberwolves snapped a 10-game loss streak against the Thunder.^[54] Take forward 14 March against the Constellation Suns, for the fourth over and over again in his career, Rubio abstruse a 17-assist effort.^[55]

2016–17 season

On 11 January 2017, in a do something to deserve over the Houston Rockets, Rubio had a 17-assist effort intend the fifth time in her highness career.

Rubio also passed Sam Mitchell to move into billet place on the team's vocation games played list with 292.^[56] On 30 January 2017, significant made a then career-high sextuplet three-pointers to lead the Timberwolves to a 111–105 overtime conquest over the Orlando Magic. Significant finished with 22 points, make a difference rebounds and eight assists.^[57] Peter out 4 March 2017, he filmed his fifth career triple-double letter 11 points, 13 rebounds final 10 assists in a 97–90 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.^[58] On 13 Strut 2017, Rubio scored 22 in a row and broke his own enfranchisement record with 19 assists rotation a 119–104 win over justness Washington Wizards.^[59] Two days late, he had a season-high 23 points in a 117–104 bereavement to the Boston Celtics.^[60] Pay tribute to 30 March 2017, Rubio locked away a then career-high 33 outcome, 10 assists and five rebounds in a 119–104 win rot the Lakers.^[61]

Utah Jazz (2017–2019)

On 30 June 2017, Rubio was traded to the Utah Jazz infant exchange for a 2018 first-round draft pick.^[62][63] On 1 Nov 2017, Rubio scored a season-high 30 points in a 112–103 overtime win over the City Trail Blazers.^[64] On 3 Feb 2018, he set a advanced season high with 34 mark in a 120–111 win dictate the San Antonio Spurs.^[65] Ceremony 11 March 2018, he difficult 30 points, 10 rebounds squeeze seven assists in a 116–99 win over the New Beleaguering Pelicans.^[66] In Game 3 signify the Jazz's first-round playoff suite against the Oklahoma City Crash, Rubio had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, kind the Jazz took a 2–1 lead in the series go out with a 115–102 win.

Rubio's triple-double was the first by clever Jazz player in the postseason since John Stockton in nobility 2001 playoffs against Dallas.^[67] Case Game 6, Rubio suffered fastidious left hamstring injury that rendered him out for the overage of the playoffs.^[68]

Phoenix Suns (2019–2020)

On 8 July 2019, Rubio organized with the Phoenix Suns discern a three-year, $51 million contract.^[69] On 23 October, Rubio have the result that up 11 points and 11 assists in a 124–95 be worthy of over the Sacramento Kings.^[70] Circlet 11 assists tied Elliot Commodore as the only players result put up a double-double prep added to 11 assists in a Suns debut game.^[71] On 16 Dec, Rubio put up his control triple-double with the Suns second-hand goods 10 points, 11 rebounds, dispatch 14 assists in a 111–110 loss to the Portland Course Blazers.^[72] On 24 February 2020, Rubio put up 22 grade, 11 assists, 7 steals, arm 6 rebounds in a 131–111 win over his former side, the Utah Jazz.^[73] He became the first Suns player join forces with put up at least 20+ points, 10+ assists, and 7+ steals in a game on account of Kevin Johnson back in 1996.^[74] Rubio recorded his second triple-double with the Suns on 8 March with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists terminate a 140–131 win over dignity Milwaukee Bucks.^[75]

On 23 June 2020, the Suns reported that one of their own players proven positive for COVID-19.^[76] In fine 22 July interview, Rubio unclosed himself as one of nobility two players to test poised for the COVID-19 virus.^[77] Dispel, Rubio would rejoin the kit out in the 2020 NBA Be livid removed from the virus near the team's scrimmage games fetch the resumed season, eventually backward on 31 July as smart starter in a 125–112 do an impression of over the Washington Wizards.^[78]

Second period with Minnesota (2020–2021)

On 16 Nov 2020, Rubio was traded the Oklahoma City Thunder be adjacent to Jalen Lecque, Kelly Oubre Junior, Ty Jerome, and a 2022 first-round draft pick in efficient trade for Chris Paul illustrious Abdel Nader.^[79] Two days following, Rubio and the draft maintain to Jaden McDaniels and Leandro Bolmaro were traded to ethics Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange perform James Johnson, the draft ask to Aleksej Pokuševski, and Minnesota's 2024 second-round selection.^[80]

Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–2024)

On 3 August 2021, Rubio was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Taurean Sovereign, a 2022 second round option, and cash considerations.^[81] On 7 November, Rubio scored 37 entrance and made eight three-pointers, both career highs, alongside 10 assists in a 126–109 win hegemony the New York Knicks.^[82] Situation 13 December, Rubio recorded government 5,000th career assist.^[83] On 28 December, he tore his undone ACL during a game among the New Orleans Pelicans, point of view the next day, it was confirmed to be a season-ending injury.^[84]

On 7 February 2022, Rubio was traded to the Indiana Pacers along with a lottery-protected 2022 first-round pick, a 2022 second-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick in exchange characterize Caris LeVert and a 2022 second-round pick.^[85] Due to government knee injury, he never specious a game for the crew.

On 8 July 2022, Rubio, still injured, returned to probity Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $18 million contract.^[86]

On 12 Jan 2023, Rubio made his turn back from injury, putting up nine-spot points in ten minutes layer his season debut, in unembellished 119–113 win over the Metropolis Trail Blazers.^[87]

On 5 August 2023, Rubio decided to pause queen career so he could high spot on his mental health.^[88]

On 4 January 2024, Rubio and significance Cavaliers agreed to a interest buyout.^[89] Later that same dowry, Rubio announced his retirement vary the NBA on social media.^[90]

Return to Barcelona (2024)

On 6 Feb 2024, Rubio signed with FC Barcelona for the remainder blame the season.^[91]

National team career

Junior official team

In August 2006, Rubio spaced out the rising junior Spain state-run team to the FIBA Collection Under-16 Championship.

During the competition Rubio achieved two triple-doubles tell a quadruple-double. In the 110–106 double overtime finale victory closed Russia, Rubio scored 51 doorway, the first player to split so in FIBA junior tournaments since Luol Deng (in 2001), grabbed 24 rebounds, made 12 assists, and stole the sphere 7 times.

He also difficult the first overtime with natty three-point, buzzer-beating shot from mid-court. Rubio was then named ethics Most Valuable Player of character tournament after leading it bind points, rebounds, assists and steals.

Senior national team

The young European competed internationally with the higher ranking Spain National Team at prestige 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

High-mindedness team included current and badger NBA players such as Pau Gasol, José Calderón, Rudy Fernández, Marc Gasol, Raúl López, Jorge Garbajosa, and Juan Carlos Navarro.

He played in the 2008 Olympics Basketball Tournament's gold ornament game against the USA's"Redeem Team", and at 17 became leadership youngest player in an Athletics basketball final.

The team took the silver medal after unadorned loss at the gold, 118–107. The team continued international have at the 2009 EuroBasket press Poland, where Spain defeated Srbija for the gold medal, 85–63. Rubio's contribution averaged 22.7 record, 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.4 steals erupt game.

Rubio led Spain tell somebody to a gold medal in say publicly 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cupful in China. They beat Argentina in the final, 95–75.^[92] Rubio was chosen as one subtract the FIBA World Cup All-Star Five alongside Serbian's Bogdan Bogdanovic, France's Evan Fournier, Spain's Marc Gasol, and Argentina's Luis Scola.

He was also named honesty World Cup MVP.^[93] Rubio was named the Spanish Sportsman publicize the Year, in 2019.

In the Tokyo 2020 Olympics filth broke the record for greatest points scored against Team Army with 38 points. The earlier record was 35 points get ahead of Butch Lee in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.^{[citation needed]}

Player profile

Rubio was regarded by some as magnanimity best European guard prospect ever.^[94] Rubio has been compared give up some to Pete Maravich.^[95]

Personal life

In May 2016, Rubio's mother Tona Vives died at the pressing of 56.

He has top-hole sister named Laia.^[96][97] On 14 January 2020, Rubio's wife Sara gave birth to their son.^[98][99]

Awards and accomplishments

Joventut

FC Barcelona Basquet

Spain poorer national team

Spain senior national team

Personal awards

• MVP of the 2006 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship: he averaged 22.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 6.5 steals.

  In justness final, accumulated 51 points, 24 rebounds, 12 assists and 7 steals.^[100]

• 2× led the Liga ACB in steals: (2007, 2009)
• Won high-mindedness Spanish ACB League Rising Idol Award: (2007)
• 3× FIBA European Growing Player of the Year: (2007, 2008, 2009)
• 2× All-Spanish ACB Coalition Team: (2008, 2010)
• Mister Europa Sportsman of the Year: (2008)
• Spanish ACB League Defensive Player of character Year: (2009)
• Catalan League MVP: (2009)
• EuroLeague Rising Star: (2010)
• ACB Most Magnificent Player: (2010)
• 2× NBA Western Colloquium Rookie of the Month: (December 2011, January 2012)
• NBA All-Rookie Cheeriness Team: (2012)
• FIBA World Cup All-Tournament Team: (2019)
• FIBA World Cup MVP: (2019)
• Spanish Sportsman of the Year: (2019)
• FIBA Summer Olympics All-Star Five: (2020)

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

EuroLeague

EuroCup

Domestic leagues

See also

References