“Too many players experiencing depression” – Ja Morant and fans emotional as Ricky Rubio painfully admits downsides to mental health as NBA player

Fans, along with Ja Morant, react to Ricky Rubio's confession of struggling with depression.

“Too many players experiencing depression” – Ja Morant and fans emotional as Ricky Rubio painfully admits downsides to mental health as NBA player

Ricky Rubio made a return after a 9 months break due to mental struggles as Ja Morant shared a emotinol reaction via a tweet (Via MinnPost/ Sportskeeda)

Spanish basketball superstar and player for the FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB, Ricky Rubio recently opened up about his struggles with depression and battle with mental that ate the ‘person’ version of himself.

It has been 9 months since the player took a break from basketball and with him now back he has shared his struggles and difficult times.

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The player ate the person. I didn't know who I was. It was a difficult moment for me. I had fear. You are able to handle your fears and play down them. Life is full of greys. But I have saved myself, and now I am at ease. I am proud of myself, and I give basketball a new chance.
said Ricky Rubio

As per Ricky himself, the problems had started before the World Cup in Indonesia, Philippines, and Japan with him representing Spain.

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The player who announced his return in their international game against Latvia was a huge moment for him and the Spanish basketball.

He would score 11 points and 5 assists in their 75-79 loss, as Rubio would later talk about the player version and personal version of him feeling disconnected. With the interview going viral, one of the known NBA superstars, Ja Morant, also shed his emotional response through a tweet. 

The ex-Cleveland Cavaliers player’s ongoing struggle to make a return was a huge moment in not just the sporting world but in raising awareness among every human being with regard to mental health issues. 

His step down from basketball was a huge shock to many, but understandable given his station. And now, after his comeback after nine months, fans have shown their side of care and love for the Point Guard. 

Ja Morant and Fans react to Ricky Rubio’s confession of having “Mental Struggles”

After the interview of the player opening up about his depression and being the reason for taking a break from basketball was aired, fans, including Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant, expressed their respect and love for the players through tweets and posts. 

Ja Morant for the Memphis Grizzlies (Via The Mirror)
Ja Morant for the Memphis Grizzlies (Via The Mirror)

Awareness and light were upon the topic and fans couldn’t thank Rubio for opening things up about his struggles. Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans had to say:

https://twitter.com/14xfounder/status/1762175248105976110

Fans flooded social media with messages of encouragement and solidarity, praising Rubio for speaking out and sparking meaningful discussions about the pressures athletes face both on and off the court. While it has been a serious issue with many athletes, Rubio’s strength to open up has received both praise and criticism from everyone. 

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