Ricky Rubio is a Spanish NBA point guard known for his impressive passing and defensive play-making skills. He began his professional career with FC Barcelona Bàsquet and DKV Joventut Badalona before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2011. In 2017, he was traded to the Utah Jazz, where he continues to play today. Born on October 21, 1990 in El Masnou, Spain, Rubio has become one of the most recognizable players in the NBA.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $8 million (2024)
About
NBA point guard known for his dazzling passes and defensive play-making ability. He joined the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2011 after playing with FC Barcelona Bàsquet and DKV Joventut Badalona. He was traded to the Utah Jazz in 2017.
Before Fame
He was drafted in 2009 by Minnesota, but played in Europe for two more seasons before joining Minnesota.
Trivia
He was the first player born in the 1990s to be drafted by an NBA team. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie team in 2012.
Family Life
His older brother also played in Spain's top pro basketball league.
Associated With
He played on the Spanish National Team alongside star power forward/center Pau Gasol.