Lonzo Ball's success is easy to root for, given the work that was necessary for the former Chicago Bulls point guard to get back to the court after years of injuries keeping him off the floor. Thankfully for Ball, Ricky Rubio has already created a replicable model to emulate in 2025-26.
The former fan favorite has also been a player who struggled with his health throughout his NBA career. However, when Rubio was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Spanish guard was making an impact.
Danny Cunningham highlighted Rubio on a recent episode of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show.