[Ricky Rubio] I never fell in love with the traditions or culture of the US

daywalker02 · Jul 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM

Ricky Rubio: I was one in Minneapolis because it was the YouTube era. And I had to create that character even though I didn’t want to. I never fell in love with the culture or traditions. For me, the impact the U.S. has, both generally and in basketball—they’ve turned the NBA into a show, into a business. They’ve left behind the love of basketball, and that’s also happening in Europe. So what do I take from the U.S.? What I wouldn’t do—not what I would.
Source: Marca.com

Ricky Rubio on his time in the NBA: I didn’t make friends, just teammates. It’s my nature, honestly—it’s hard for me to open up and connect, and I haven’t known how to face conflict. I’ve seen lots of teammates with despotic attitudes. And I’m not able to say: “You don’t talk to a waiter like that.” How am I going to say that to a teammate? I just keep quiet and witness attitudes or behaviors that aren’t right. Often, they don’t even realize—they’re stuck in a character, in their ego. In the locker room, you hear nonsense like: “What car do you drive?” Are we really competing over who has the better car? That won’t make me a better person.
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JW86 · Jul 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM

Love it! He managed to remain himself, humble and not buy into the bullshit that money and fame brings.

tehG l i d e · Jul 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Ricky lost his spirit when Harden broke his ankles.

tksense · Jul 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM

daywalker02 said: ↑

Ricky Rubio: I was one in Minneapolis because it was the YouTube era. And I had to create that character even though I didn’t want to. I never fell in love with the culture or traditions. For me, the impact the U.S. has, both generally and in basketball—they’ve turned the NBA into a show, into a business. They’ve left behind the love of basketball, and that’s also happening in Europe. So what do I take from the U.S.? What I wouldn’t do—not what I would.
Source: Marca.com
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He shoulda wise up early and choose where to sign based on whoever has Giannis, Jokic, Mutumbo, Yao type players. America also used to have Grant Hill, Shane Battier, etc

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