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Cavs' Rubio to take break from basketball, cites mental health
  + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Ricky Rubio of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers said on Saturday he will take a break from basketball so he can focus on his mental health, a move that comes shortly before his Spanish national teammates defend their FIBA World Cup title. "I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health," Rubio said in a statement released by the Spanish Basketball Federation, or FEB."I want to thank all the support I have received from the FEB to understand my decision. Rubio returned to action in January and averaged 5.2 points, 3.5 assists per game with the Cavaliers. "We were informed today by Ricky and his representation that he has decided to step away from his illustrious basketball career to focus on his mental health at this time," the Cavaliers said in a statement. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Ricky Rubio, Rubio, " Rubio, Ricky, Frank Pingue, Hugh Lawson Organizations: NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, Spanish, FIBA, Spanish Basketball Federation, Cavaliers, Thomson Locations: Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Toronto
Thom Browne defeated Adidas in court this month over its right to use its four stripe design. Adidas sought roughly $7.8 million in damages — equivalent to the amount Adidas believed it would have earned through a licensing agreement with Thom Browne and profits Thom Browne made off the parallel stripe designs. Fashion Designer Thom Browne arrives at Manhattan Federal Court on January 03, 2023. Thom Browne made $285 million in 2021 revenue compared to $23 billion for Adidas, according to the New York Times report. By then, Thom Browne was dressing sports teams like the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and European soccer club FC Barcelona for pregame appearances.
Adidas is locked in a court battle with fashion label Thom Browne over its use of stripes. The designer Thom Browne arrived in a shorts suit and striped sock on the trial's first day. A model's feet at a Thom Browne runway show in 2017, left, and Adidas socks and sneakers. The lawyer for Thom Browne argued that the two companies do not compete, as "Thom Browne is a luxury designer and Adidas is a sports brand," according to WWD. A pair of striped socks from Thom Browne can retail for $120, while similar crew socks from Adidas cost around $16 for a three-pack.
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