Barça registers Ricky Rubio in the ACB and the Euroleague

The opportunity for Ricky Rubio to return to basketball with Barça has now been fully realized. On Tuesday, the Barça club officially registered Rubio to play in the ACB and the Euroleague, marking his return to the organization after 12 years and seven months away in the NBA. His NBA career, although filled with talent, didn’t quite meet his expectations, as evidenced by his failure to be selected for an All-Star game despite impressive statistics. Rubio’s NBA journey also came to a halt last August when he took a break for his mental health.

Since then, Rubio has been on a journey of recovery, and he recently began training with Barça. His progress has been promising, and while the club stated that his return to competition won’t be immediate, it’s clear that he’s getting closer to that goal. Initially, Rubio’s contract with Barça will only run until the end of this season.

After starting his basketball career with Joventut, Rubio enjoyed success with Barça, winning several titles including the Euroleague. He has also achieved international success with the Spanish national team, earning two gold medals, two bronzes, and other accolades. As Rubio prepares to return to competition, his presence will undoubtedly strengthen the team’s prospects, especially considering the upcoming Paris tournament.