Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio’s recent retirement announcement at the age of 33, citing mental health concerns, has resonated across the basketball community.
Reflecting on Rubio’s decision, his ex-teammate Karl-Anthony Towns shared heartfelt sentiments during a Podcast P with Paul George episode.
Towns praised Rubio not just for his on-court prowess but, more significantly, for his qualities as a compassionate and welcoming human being.
In the candid podcast conversation, Towns reminisced about his initial days with the Minnesota Timberwolves, highlighting the pivotal role Rubio played in easing his transition to the team and the city.
