It is very rare to make such a big impact on a team and player in a singular losing season in the NBA, but that is exactly what Ricky Rubio did for the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker in the 2019-20 season.
Last week on Jan. 4, Rubio, who has been known as a pioneer for international basketball in the NBA, announced his intention to retire from the league after being bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 33-year-old Rubio cited mental health in his decision to step away from basketball.
“July 30th was one of the toughest nights of my life," Rubio wrote in a message on social media.