Ricard Rubio Vives famed as Ricky Rubio is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Early Life
Ricky Rubio was born on the 21st of October, 1990, in Spain.
Rubio has been compared by some to Pete Maravich. In 2009, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired the 5th pick in the 2009 NBA draft.
Among the picks were Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila, and Oleksiy Pecherov from the Washington Wizards, in exchange for Randy Foye and Mike Miller. With the 5th pick, Minnesota selected Rubio, making him the first player born in the 1990s to be drafted.
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Career
In 2000, he was the fifth-youngest player to make his debut in the Euroleague. In 2009, he was drafted by the Timberwolves, making him the first player born in the 1990s to be drafted by the NBA.
The Timberwolves had an agreement in principle with his former Spanish team, DKV Joventut, to buy out his contract, but Rubio backed out of the deal.
In 2009, Joventut traded the rights to Rubio to FC Barcelona, and Rubio signed a six-year contract with FC Barcelona the following day.
He joined the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2011 and spent six seasons with them. Rubio was then traded to the Utah Jazz in 2017. He signed with the Phoenix Suns in July 2019 before returning to Minnesota in 2020.
In 2020, Rubio was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside Jalen Lecque, Kelly Oubre Jr., Ty Jerome, and a 2022 first-round draft pick for Chris Paul and Abdel Nader.
He and the drafts to Jaden McDaniels and Immanuel Quickley were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for James Johnson.
As of October 2022, Ricky Rubio’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $8 Million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Ricky Rubio born?
Ricky Rubio was born in El Masnou, Spain.
When was Ricky Rubio born?
Ricky Rubio was born on October 21, 1990.
Who is Ricky Rubio’s wife?
Ricky Rubio wife : The basketball player prefers to keep his love life separate from his NBA career, although as per The Athletic, Ricky Rubio is married to wife Sara.
According to the publication, he and Sara have been together since they were 14 and tied the knot around 2019.
Ricky Rubio children.
Ricky Rubio and wife Sara welcomed their first child, a son they named Liam, in January 2020. The couple has chosen to keep him away from the spotlight, however, following his birth, Ricky Rubio admitted being a father is the “best thing” to have happened to him.
How tall is Ricky Rubio?
Ricky Rubio is 6’2″ (1.88m) tall.
How much does Ricky Rubio weigh?
Ricky Rubio weighs 190 lbs (86.2 kg).
Is Ricky Rubio in the Hall of Fame?
Ricky Rubio is not in the Hall of Fame.
When was Ricky Rubio drafted?
Ricky Rubio was drafted by Minnesota
Timberwolves, 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), 2009 NBA Draft.
What position does Ricky Rubio play?
Point Guard.
What is Ricky Rubio’s net worth?
Ricky Rubio net worth: Ricky Rubio is a Spanish professional basketball player who has a net worth of $8 million dollars.
How much does Ricky Rubio make?
Ricky Rubio made $17,800,000 in 2022.
How many rings does Ricky Rubio have?
Ricky Rubio has won 0 championships.
Ricky Rubio Twitter account
Ricky Rubio is on Twitter at rickyrubio9.
Ricky Rubio Instagram account
Ricky Rubio is on Instagram at ruuufio.
What are Ricky Rubio’s nicknames?
Rickycesto, Ricky Business are nicknames for Ricky Rubio.
Is Ricky Rubio injured?
Ricky Rubio is listed as Out (Knee) – Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
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