Ricky Rubio, former NBA player and prominent Spanish basketball figure, has openly discussed his struggles with mental health and the pressures of elite sports in a recent interview with Jordi Évole on the Spanish television program "Lo de Évole." Rubio revealed that at one point he contemplated ending his life, stating, "One night I said I don't want to continue, not with basketball, but with life." He described the toll that the obsession with improvement and the demands of professional basketball took on his personal life, including living in constant suffering and feeling like a robot due to routine. Rubio also reflected on his early career, starting with the Joventut de Badalona at age 15 and his transition to the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sharing insights about his relationships with teammates and mentors like Pau Gasol. Despite these challenges, Rubio expressed a desire to continue playing basketball, but without the pressures associated with his public persona, saying, "I would like to play basketball without being Ricky Rubio." He currently participates in amateur leagues to enjoy the sport more freely. Rubio also touched on the sacrifices he made, including leaving his wife and newborn son in Phoenix to play games abroad. His candid reflections highlight the mental health challenges faced by elite athletes and his ongoing journey toward finding balance and joy in basketball and life.