Ricky Rubio, the Spanish basketball player, shared his thoughts after returning to the court in Spain’s loss to Latvia by 79:75.
Regardless of the result, it was great to see the guy who struggled with mental health back on the court in his beloved jersey. He emphasized that he felt great on the court in Zaragoza.
“I feel great. It’s true that I missed the court. The atmosphere was spectacular, and now in the national team, we have young and talented people whom I want to teach something,” Ricky Rubio began.
He highlighted that he was nervous:
“I was very nervous, but my love for basketball never faded. It was put aside for a while, but I have to put that aside and want to enjoy this beautiful game again. It’s like learning to ride a bike again. It will be tough, but I’m very grateful to be able to be on the court.”
At the start of the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers, Spain lost to Latvia, and they will have a chance to bounce back against Belgium.