In life, Tona Vives raised, loved and supported her son.
In death, her spirit continues to motivate, fuel and inspire him.
That’s why Ricky Rubio proudly shared thoughts about the woman who means so much to him Sunday after winning the gold medal at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China along with tournament MVP honors.
“I know she was behind me, pushing me every day to get the best out of me and I know there is nobody in this world who loved me more than her,” Rubio said in the postgame press conference following Spain’s 95-75 win over Argentina in the gold medal game in China.