Rudy Gobert, the Frenchman known for his beef with opposing players like Draymond Green, was recently voted the league’s most overrated player in a poll conducted by The Athletic. The poll received votes from 142 players, representing almost a third of the league.
Despite the negative attention, Gobert remains unfazed, stating, “In their eyes, I’m more like the odd guy from France that’s winning a lot of awards, and it can bother people.” He believes that his unique style of play, although not flashy, does have a significant impact on the game.
Although criticized as overrated, Gobert is a strong contender for his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award. Even with negative comments from players like Draymond Green and Shaquille O’Neal, Gobert now sees the criticism as a form of respect.
Despite the outside noise, Gobert sees the criticism as part of the entertainment game, where trends and attention often overshadow the truth. He accepts this reality and is unfazed by it.
It’s worth noting that the Timberwolves, with Gobert on the floor, are the league’s top-ranked defense, allowing only 108.2 points per 100 possessions, which improves to 106.3 with Gobert’s presence.
While Gobert takes the criticism in his stride, his girlfriend was more vocal about the “most overrated” vote, launching a scathing attack on her Instagram following the poll result.
