In his third season, which was supposed to be the breakout year for him and his young team, Ricky Rubio has lost the sizzle that made his game so unique.
His Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a disappointing 18-20 start, and Rubio places much of the blame on his shoulders. He's shooting 34.6 percent and averaging 8.6 points per game, the two lowest numbers of his NBA career.
"I'm going to be honest. I'm not feeling comfortable out there," Rubio told The Associated Press after a light practice on Thursday. "I'm not being myself and the team is noticing."
"It's basketball. I love it," Rubio said. "But I'm just not having as much fun as it used to be. I know it has to be professional. But I just want to have fun. It's hard to find it right now."