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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
"Dude, Why Didn't You Tell Me That On The First Day?": Ricky Rubio On Lakers Legend Pau Gasol's Advice To Him Late In His NBA Career
"Dude, Why Didn't You Tell Me That On The First Day?": Ricky Rubio On Lakers Legend Pau Gasol's Advice To Him Late In His NBA Career originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Ricky Rubio recently appeared on the "Lo de Evolve" show and reflected on his life and career in a deep dive into his past, like his dark thoughts and how other people helped him out in his career. Among the people he mentioned, one of the prominent names that popped up in the conversation was that of the Lakers legend Pau Gasol, who was also his teammate for the Spanish National Team from 2008 to 2021. Rubio spoke about how Gasol became a standard of measurement for himself and that his primary goal was to have a better career than Gasol. He also revealed that a little late in his career, he got some noteworthy advice from his teammate. "For me, nothing was enough. One of the people I've looked up at most was Pau Gasol. I thought I had to get past his career. I want to now ask him if he had a good time on his journey on this path.' "And one of the things I asked him now, too late, I told him that when I went out on the court, I thought it was the worst, and through there I found the motivation. And he said he thought he was the best." "Dude, why didn't you tell me that on the first day?" said Rubio as he chuckled. [Aforementioned quotes have been translated from Spanish to English] Gasol believed that one should be overconfident to find the motivation to be effective when it matters the most. Meanwhile, Rubio believed an underdog mindset helped him find his fuel for motivation. Rubio always compared himself to Gasol despite being teammates for 13 years. Gasol is arguably the best Spanish basketball player to have played in NBA history. He averaged 17.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in his career across 18 seasons. The two-time NBA champion was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 2023. Meanwhile, despite Rubio's successes on the international level, his NBA career never came close to what Gasol ended up achieving in his career. He averaged 10.8 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in the 12 seasons he played in the NBA. He never won a championship, let alone had any personal achievements like the MVP Award or any All-Star selections. Therefore, this difference in mindset clearly yielded different results for both the Spanish players, and now Rubio hilariously feels that if Gasol had given him the advice sooner, Rubio's career may have ended differently. Do you think a mindset change was what Rubio needed to excel in his career? Let us know your opinions in the comments story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA veteran Ricky Rubio reveals suicidal thoughts and imposter syndrome during peak of career
Ricky Rubio, a 13-year-old veteran known for his quiet presence on the field, has revealed a painful truth that fans never saw. In a recent Spanish interview, the former point guard admitted to having suicidal thoughts and fights against Imposter syndrome even during their proudest career moments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Behind the cheers and bright lights, Rubio's inner battle paints a shocking picture of silent suffering, reminding everyone how hidden mental health struggles can be even for champions. Ricky Rubio shares how he struggled during the 2023 World Cup In a recent interview on a Spanish show called Lo de Evolve, Ricky Rubio spoke about what he went through in 2023. He said one night during the World Cup, he felt like giving up on everything. 'I didn't want to go on,' he said. 'Not just with basketball, but with life.' Rubio explained that everything felt heavy. He said it was difficult to find meaning in anything. At that time he had taken a break from playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later that season, he resigned from the NBA. He said he had to go away to take care of his mental health. Ricky Rubio says he felt like a fraud even when he won big Rubio also talked about the 2019 World Cup. He helped Spain win and was named MVP. But even then, he didn't feel proud. He said, 'I would get an award and think, 'I don't deserve this.' Rubio started playing pro basketball in Spain when he was just 14. He entered the NBA in 2012 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also played for the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA veteran Ricky Rubio reveals suicidal thoughts and imposter syndrome during peak of career (Image Source: Getty Images) He had two serious knee injuries, one in 2012 and another in 2021. He also dealt with ankle and hip problems for years. These injuries kept him from playing full seasons. Early in his NBA career, he once told a reporter that he was having trouble sleeping. After that, an older player from another team warned him: 'Don't tell the media your weak spots. We're all sharks. If we smell blood, we'll go after you.' Also Read: Rubio ended his career with good stats: 10.8 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. But now we know, behind those numbers, was a man who was hurting inside.
