NBA teams are already starting to work on the new 2023-24 season. In the last few hours, the Cleveland Cavaliers held the traditional media day to present themselves to the media. A day in which, as expected, Ricky Rubio did not participate. The Spanish point guard remains apart from the group while he recovers from the mental health problems due to which he had to leave the Spanish team's concentration before the World Cup.
“For now it is better that he remains away from the team,” confessed Koby Altman, president of operations of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who assured that they are in permanent contact with the player in these difficult times: “We continue to fully support Ricky Rubio in his efforts and for Now it is better that he stay away from the team and he has our permission not to be in these training sessions. “We are in regular communication with him and will continue to support him in any way possible.”
“Out of respect for your privacy, we will not comment further nor will we answer any questions. The Cavaliers organization wishes both Ricky and his family the best,” Altman added. Yes, he confirmed the president of operations of the Cavaliers that in these conversations there has never been talk of a possible retirement from basketball by Rubio and that he hopes that the Catalan point guard can return to the team soon.
Last August, Ricky Rubio announced a break from his career to take care of his mental health. He had just joined the Spanish team's training camp to prepare for the World Cup after having returned to the courts in January after more than a year out due to a cruciate ligament injury.
“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
