Seriously injured for almost a year, Ricky Rubio could well put his shorts back soon. The Cavs point guard has just received the green light from the doctors to resume the 5×5. A signal that often indicates a quick return to competition.
December 30, 2021, Ricky Rubio writhes in pain on the floor. The leader has just had his cruciate ligaments against the Pelicans… Sixth appointed man of a pleasant Cleveland team, the Spaniard finds himself on the sidelines for the long term. Since ? A lot of fleet went under the bridge for Ricky. Transferred to Indiana to get Caris LeVert, the Iberian still did not hold a grudge against the Cavs, signing his return to Ohio a few months later as a free agent. Insufficiently recovered to compete in the EuroBasket, won by his country, and forfeited for the entire start of the season, Rubio had to take his troubles patiently. A long wait which should quickly end with the recent announcement of its participation in the 5×5 in Cleveland. An info confirmed by Danny Cunningham, who follows the Cavs for ESPN.
JB Bickerstaff says that #Cavs Ricky Rubio has been given the green light to do more five-on-five after his latest meeting with the medical team.
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) December 8, 2022
Despite this full participation in training, this does not mean that Rubio will play the next match. Cleveland could decide to get him back on track gradually, for example by sending him to the G League a bit like the Bucks did with Khris Middleton recently. Logically, we can still hope for a comeback soon, probably even before the start of the new year. A weight reinforcement for Cavs third in the East with 16 wins and 9 losses. With nearly 13 points and more than 6 assists on average, Rubio was a key element in the good first part of the season for Ohio players last year and JB Bickerstaff will no doubt be delighted to be able to count on a player with such experience to manage the relay play of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell.
Ricky Rubio is no longer far from the goal! Still a little patience and we will be able to see the full version of these new look Cavs. Not great news for the competition in the East.
Source texte : Danny Cunningham / ESPN