Explained — NBA star Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball; Here is why?

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Ricky Rubio is taking a break from basketball

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Rubio has said in a statement that he is stopping his professional activities to take care of mental health

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He thanked the Spanish national team for understanding his decision

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Ricky Rubio played in 33 regular season games for Cleveland Cavaliers last session

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Rubio has announced the break at a time when Spanish team is preparing to defend its title at FIBA World Cup

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The NBA veteran’s careers averages are 10.8 points, 7.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per contest

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He averages 38.8% while shooting from the field, 32.4% from three-point range in 698 regular season game

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Ricky has also been part of 14 NBA playoff

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Ricky still has two years of contract with Cleveland Cavalier

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