Citing mental health, former Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball

The announcement comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) celebrates a three-pointer as the Utah Jazz host the Denver Nuggets, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019. Rubio announced on Saturday, Aug. 5, that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month.

Citing mental health, former Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball

The announcement comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month.

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