Ricky Rubio
| Full Name: | Ricard Rubio Vives |
| Nickname: | La Pistola, Chicho Terremoto |
| Place of Birth: | El Masnou, Catalonia, Spain |
| Shoe Size: | 12 |
| Parents: | Esteve Rubio and Tona Vives |
| Spouse: | Sara Rubio |
Ricky Rubio Biography Details, Age, Net Worth, & Basketball Career
Ricky Rubio was born in El Masnou, Catalonia, Spain on December 21, 1990. After starting his professional basketball career in Spain at age 14, Rubio was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. However, he played two more seasons in span before coming to the NBA.
Often considered the best international prospect of all-time, Rubio is one of the best all-around point guards in the NBA. After being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2017, he helped lead the Jazz to a playoff berth. He was the first Jazz player to score a double-double in the playoffs since John Stockton in 2001.
In July of 2019, Rubio signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. Now a nine-year vet in the NBA, Rubio brings experience to a young Suns’ roster that is looking to rebuild its franchise.
Ricky Rubio Basketball Career
Ricky Rubio was drafted fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA Draft. However, Rubio played in Spain for two more seasons after being drafted by the Timberwolves. On June 1, 2011, Rubio reached an agreement to make his way to the NBA. He started his NBA career by being named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month in the first month of the 2011-2012 season. In March of 2012, Rubio tore his ACL and missed the remainder of his rookie season.
During the 2013-2014 season, Rubio set the franchise record for steals in a single season. On October 31, 2014, Rubio signed a four-year, $56 million extension with the Timberwolves. A week later he injured his ankle and missed three months. He underwent surgery the following April.
On June 30, 2017, Rubio was traded to the Utah Jazz in exchange for a 2018 first-round pick. Helping lead the Jazz to the playoffs, Rubio scored the team’s first triple-double in the playoffs since John Stockton in 2001. On July 8, 2019, Rubio signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Ricky Rubio Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings
Ricky Rubio has an estimated net worth of $8 million. In his NBA career, he has earned a total of $86.4 million. He will earn $16.2 million during the 2019-2020 season and will earn an additional $800,000 per season for the next two seasons.
Ricky Rubio signed a 3-year, $51 million deal with the Phoenix Suns in 2019.
Ricky Rubio Player Name Personal Life
Ricky Rubio was born in El Masnou, Catalonia, Spain to parents Esteve Rubio and Tona Vives. He has one brother and one sister. Considered one of the best international prospects of all time, Rubio made his way to the United States after playing professional basketball in Spain for six years.
Rubio is married to his wife Sara and they have a son named Liam.
Awards & Achievements
Ricky Rubio Fun Facts
- Mr. Europa (2008).
- 3× FIBA European Young Player of the Year (2007, 2008, 2009)
- The first player born in the 1990s to be drafted by an NBA team.
- Played with Pau Gasol on Spanish National Team.
- At the age of 14, he became the youngest player ever to play in the Spanish ACB League.
| Season | Team | G | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-2024 |
0 | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
2022-2023 |
33 | 17.2 | 34.3 | 25.6 | 80.0 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 5.2 | |
2021-2022 |
34 | 28.5 | 36.3 | 33.9 | 85.4 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 13.1 | |
2020-2021 |
68 | 26.0 | 38.8 | 30.8 | 86.7 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 8.6 | |
2019-2020 |
65 | 31.0 | 41.5 | 36.1 | 86.3 | 4.7 | 8.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 13.0 | |
2018-2019 |
68 | 27.9 | 40.4 | 31.1 | 85.5 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 12.7 | |
2017-2018 |
77 | 29.3 | 41.8 | 35.2 | 86.6 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 13.1 | |
2016-2017 |
75 | 32.9 | 40.2 | 30.6 | 89.1 | 4.1 | 9.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 11.1 | |
2015-2016 |
76 | 30.6 | 37.4 | 32.6 | 84.7 | 4.3 | 8.6 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 10.1 | |
2014-2015 |
22 | 31.5 | 35.6 | 25.5 | 80.3 | 5.7 | 8.8 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 10.3 | |
2013-2014 |
82 | 32.2 | 38.1 | 33.1 | 80.2 | 4.2 | 8.6 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 9.5 | |
2012-2013 |
57 | 29.6 | 36.0 | 29.3 | 79.9 | 4.0 | 7.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 10.7 | |
2011-2012 |
42 | 34.0 | 35.6 | 33.7 | 80.7 | 4.2 | 8.2 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 10.5 |
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