SUMMARY
- Ricky Rubio has recently announced his retirement, citing concerns about his mental health.
- Rubio's retirement has brought attention to his personal life, particularly his relationship with his wife, Sara Colome, and their child, Liam.
Ricky Rubio has arguably earned a spot in the list of best point guards in the NBA. He has recently announced his retirement and sent shockwaves throughout the community. In a statement, Rubio disclosed that his mind went to a dark place and he would like to take care of his mental health. It was usual for him to make headlines for his performances, however, this time it is because of his unexpected retirement.
This has also drawn attention to his personal life including his wife Sara Colome and their child. It is undeniable that Rubio’s family will be affected by this decision. Notably, despite maintaining a low-key personal life, Colome appeared during games to support the Cavaliers star. Their relationship has been an inspirational one for the fans.
Notably, Rubio debuted in the NBA in 2009 after being picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Throughout his 12-year-long career, he donned jerseys of various teams, the last one being the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition to this, his career stats were impressive and he took each team to greater heights. He was all set to be a part of the Spanish national team for the 2023 FIBA World Cup before announcing his retirement.
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Furthermore, the Olympic Bronze Medal winner started his basketball journey at an early age. Interestingly, he was the youngest player ever to play in the Spanish ACB League. By the time he was 15 years old, he was already a renowned name in Spain. His journey has been a commendable one, and fans await to see how his life unfolds after retiring from the league.
Ricky Rubio and Sara Colome have one child together
Ricky Rubio is a renowned (now former) basketball player, whereas, his wife Sara Colome maintains a more personal life. As per numerous resources, she is a businesswoman who owns an authentic restaurant in Badalona, Spain. The two reportedly were in a long-term relationship before getting hitched in a beautiful ceremony in 2018.
They welcomed their son, Liam, in 2020 and have been focusing on parenting him well. In one of the interviews, Rubio revealed, “In my honest opinion, this is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” while talking about the birth of his son. Additionally, he revealed that it is something that he has always dreamed about and it has finally come true.
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Interestingly, back in 2022, Rubio disclosed that he would be retiring from the NBA when his son would start going to school. He said, “When my son starts school, the NBA will not be worth it.” Rubo further explained that he would have to go back to Spain as he didn’t want his son to be dizzy moving around at the age of making friends. Fate played a role, and instead of this, Rubio retired for his mental health.