Ricky Rubio seems to have concluded his journey in the NBA. He will buy out his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and it appears he is returning to Spain.
As reported by ESPN, the decision was made after the Spanish player took a break to focus on his mental health. He will now buy out his contract, and the amount is significant. He will have to pay the Ohio club a total of 6.1 million dollars. It is also mentioned that the former player will return to where it all began – Spain.
In the statement below, he emphasized that his NBA career is over and that he will one day share what he has experienced in the last few months. The full statement can be seen below:
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) January 4, 2024