Who are Ricky Rubio Parents?

Last Modified Aug 8, 2023 04:45 GMT
Ricky Rubio
Ricky Rubio

Ricard Rubio Vives is a Spanish basketball player. He has previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz in the NBA. He is now playing in the Guard position for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.

Ricky Rubio was born on October 21, 1990 in El Masnou, Spain. He played basketball for the Club Joventut Badalona, SAD and FC Barcelona before joining up for the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 26, 2011. He has garnered praise by showing his basketball skills no matter whichever team he plays for. He has gained many achievements like being the EuroCup Champion, 2-times Copa del Rey Champion, Liga ACB Champion, FIBA World Cup MVP, 3-times FIBA Young Player of the Year and more. Besides NBA, Ricky Rubio has also represented Spain in the 2009 EuroBasket in Poland, 2011 EuroBasket in Lithuania, 2013 EuroBasket in Slovenia and 2017 EuroBasket in Turkey. He has also competed for Spain in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China and 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has represented Spain at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.

Rubio has achieved a PPG of 5.2, with a RPG of 2.1, APG of 3.5 and a PIE of 8.4. He was a member of the Spain National Basketball Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. However, he withdrew his name and took a break from basketball owing to mental health reasons.

What are names of Ricky Rubio Parents?

Ricky Rubio was born to Esteve Rubio and the late Tona Vives. His family comes from a basketball background.

Who was Ricky Rubio’s Mother?

Ricky Rubio's Mother
Ricky Rubio with his mother, Source:- Instagram, @ruuufio

Ricky Rubio’s mother was the late Tona Vives. She was like a superhero to her son. She has raised a family and worked hard to take his son to his basketball and soccer classes. Initially, she allowed her son to play soccer, but when he informed her that he wanted to play basketball, she allowed that too.

Unfortunately, Tona Vives was diagnosed with cancer again. However, this time, she could not persevere and succumbed to it in May 2016. After his mother passed away, Ricky Rubio grew depressed and started to hate everything including basketball. However, he also began to see the game of basketball in a different light at the same time.

Who is Ricky Rubio’s Father?

Ricky Rubio's Father
Ricky Rubio with his father, Source:- Instagram, @ruuufio

Ricky Rubio’s father is Esteve Rubio. He is a former basketball player. He also worked as a coach. He also worked at the local sporting club at El Masnou, Spain. He loves telling his son stories about his childhood about how he chose basketball over playing soccer. He also showed his son images about him with a basketball when he was 2 or 3 years old.

Esteve Rubio is very proud of his son and his current accomplishments as a basketball player.

What Nationality are Ricky Rubio’s Parents?

Both of Ricky Rubio’s parents, Esteve Rubio and the late Tona Vives are from Spain. Therefore they are Spanish by nationality.

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FAQs

A. Ricky Rubio is from Spain.

A. Ricky Rubio is currently 32 years old as of 2023.

A. Ricky Rubio is currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Previously, he has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. 

A. Ricky Rubio’s parents are Esteve Rubio and the late Tona Vives.

A. Ricky Rubio will not play at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and has taken an indefinite leave from basketball due to mental health issues.

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