Ricky Rubio last played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the Clevleand Cavaliers. The veteran point guard had averages of 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest in 33 games. On Thursday Rubio made a cryptic post to social media that had over 6,000 likes and 400,000 impressions in seven hours. He wrote: "… I took this year to reflect on my career and my life, and I’ve realized that if I’ve gotten to where I am today, it’s not because of the assists I’ve given, but because of the assists I’ve received. This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a thank you to all the people who have helped me along the way." A lot of people reacted to Rubio's post. @JacksonLloydNBA: "Thanks for the memories, Ricky. You played with joy, flair, and you could see your unselfishness and leadership have a ripple effect on every one of your teams." @tonyjmalf: "Cleveland is always here for you, Ricky. Continue to move with love, brother" @Ballislife: "La Pistola" @attilathehans_: "One of my favorite basketb
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