Ricky Rubio – Indiana Pacers
*Set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason
Ricky Rubio also saw his season cut short this season, as the veteran guard suffered a season-ending ACL injury in December. Rubio’s status for the start of the 2022-23 season is in question at this time, but the veteran was having a terrific season with the Cavaliers before suffering this knee injury and then being traded at the deadline.
In 34 games this season, Rubio averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.4 steals and shot 36.3% from the floor. His 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio just speaks to the kind of facilitator and ball-handler Ricky Rubio is and his experiences would definitely help a young team like the Pistons.
Coming off a major ACL injury yet again and being 31-years-old, interest around the league in Ricky Rubio may be very little, which is why the Pistons could potentially sign him to a small deal that could possibly pay off big time.
Rubio is the definition of a role player in this league and with the Cavaliers this season, he proved that he was willing to take a step back in terms of his workload to allow the team and the younger talents to rise up.
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Darius Garland was a first-time All-Star this season playing the majority of his time next to Ricky Rubio and it is not hard to believe that Rubio could help make Cade Cunningham a first-time All-Star next season.
Adding affordable, experienced players to their roster is a “must” for Detroit moving forward and Ricky Rubio would be a terrific mentor and secondary ball-handler for this team.
