Ricky Rubio's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 7, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ricky Rubio. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Ricard "Ricky" Rubio Vives is a Spanish professional basketball player. He achieved early recognition by becoming the youngest player in Liga ACB history at 14 years old in 2005. Shortly after turning 16, he debuted in the EuroLeague in 2006, ranking among the youngest to ever play in the competition.

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October 2005: Youngest player in Liga ACB

On October 15, 2005, at the age of 14, Ricky Rubio became the youngest player ever to play in the Spanish Liga ACB.

2005: Spanish ACB League Debut

In 2005, Ricky Rubio debuted in the Spanish ACB League with DKV Joventut. He was the youngest player ever to debut in the ACB, at 14 years and 11 months, and he won the FIBA EuroChallenge championship with Joventut that year.

August 2006: FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship

In August 2006, Ricky Rubio led the rising junior Spain national team to the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship. He achieved two triple-doubles and a quadruple-double during the tournament and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

2007: Spanish ACB League Leader in Steals and Rising Star Award

During the 2006–07 season, Ricky Rubio led the Spanish ACB League in steals, and he also won the Spanish ACB League's Rising Star Award that season.

2008: Competed in the Beijing Summer Olympics

In 2008, Ricky Rubio competed internationally with the senior Spain National Team at the Beijing Summer Olympics, alongside other NBA players.

2008: EuroCup Championship

In 2008, Ricky Rubio won the EuroCup championship with Joventut and was voted the Spanish ACB League's best point guard.

2008: Mr. Europa Award

In 2008, Ricky Rubio won the Mr. Europa Award, given out yearly by the Italian Superbasket Magazine.

2009: FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year

In 2009, Ricky Rubio was named the FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year for the third consecutive year.

2009: EuroBasket Gold Medal

In 2009, Rubio contributed to Spain's victory over Serbia in the EuroBasket tournament, securing the gold medal with a score of 85–63.

2010: EuroLeague Champion

In 2010, Ricky Rubio won the EuroLeague with FC Barcelona and was also voted the Spanish ACB League's best point guard that year.

2011: Liga ACB Championship

In 2011, Ricky Rubio helped FC Barcelona win the Liga ACB Championship. He had been playing for FC Barcelona for the past two seasons as agreed upon with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 2012: Return From Injury

On December 15, 2012, Ricky Rubio returned from his ACL injury, playing for 19 minutes and totaling 9 assists and 8 points in an overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

March 2013: First Career Triple-Double

On March 13, 2013, Ricky Rubio recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.

November 2013: Second Career Triple-Double

On November 11, 2013, Ricky Rubio recorded his second career triple-double with 12 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 113–90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 2014: Career-High Assists

On February 19, 2014, Ricky Rubio recorded a career-high 17 assists, along with 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals, in a win over the Indiana Pacers. This tied the Timberwolves' franchise record.

March 2014: Third Career Triple-Double

On March 19, 2014, Ricky Rubio recorded his third career triple-double with 22 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds in an overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.

February 2015: Return from Ankle Sprain

On February 2, 2015, Ricky Rubio returned to action from his ankle sprain against the Dallas Mavericks, recording 10 points and 4 assists in a loss.

March 2015: Fourth Career Triple-Double

On March 2, 2015, Ricky Rubio recorded his fourth career triple-double with 18 points, 11 assists, and 12 rebounds in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

March 2016: Game-Winning Three-Pointer

On March 11, 2016, Ricky Rubio's three-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining lifted the Timberwolves to a 99–96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He finished with 13 points and 12 assists.

March 2017: Fifth Triple-Double

On March 4, 2017, Ricky Rubio recorded his fifth career triple-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. On March 13, 2017, Rubio scored 22 points and broke his own franchise record with 19 assists in a win over the Washington Wizards.

2019: FIBA Basketball World Cup Gold Medal and MVP

In 2019, Ricky Rubio led Spain to a gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, defeating Argentina in the final. Rubio was named the World Cup MVP and chosen as one of the FIBA World Cup All-Star Five. He was also named the Spanish Sportsman of the Year in 2019.

2020: Record for Most Points Scored Against Team USA in the Olympics

During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Ricky Rubio broke the record for most points scored against Team USA with 38 points. The previous record was 35 points.

January 2023: Return from Injury

On January 12, 2023, Ricky Rubio returned from injury, scoring nine points in ten minutes during his season debut in a 119–113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.