The Minnesota Timberwolves were clearly pleased with their Game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert says a lot of that is driven by how much the team pulls for each other to succeed. “I’ve never been part of a group that understands each other, that cares about each other and wants…
Rudy Gobert has always felt misunderstood in the NBA, and he’s pondered over the many potential reasons throughout the years. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year believes it mostly has to do with his unique personality, style of play, envy and of course, cultural differences. He was recently chosen by his peers as the…
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…
Throughout his NBA career, Rudy Gobert has faced significant criticism from both his fellow players and media personalities. Despite this, he remains unfazed by the latest critique. Gobert was named the league’s most overrated player in a poll conducted by The Athletic, with 142 players voting, representing nearly a third of the league. “In their…
Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves/Twitter The Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert believes that his exceptional abilities might unsettle some individuals. He perceives that to some, he may come across as the unconventional figure from France who consistently achieves success, which could irk them. Gobert acknowledges that he influences games in a distinctive manner, which might not…
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert expressed dissatisfaction following his team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Gobert’s frustration stemmed from a collision with Alex Caruso during the game, which he felt crossed a line. “I had a knee injury a couple years ago on the same play and missed a month because someone…
Shaq has long been critical of NBA big men and has once again taken aim at Rudy Gobert. The big fella raised a lot of eyebrows when he questioned Gobert’s defensive abilities. “I never thought he was a great defensive player,” Shaq said on his podcast this week. “See, what it is, there’s not a…
According to Shaquille O’Neal, he never considered Rudy Gobert to be a great defensive player. Shaq argues that Gobert’s shot-blocking abilities are not as impressive when facing top-tier centers like Nikola Jokic. Shaq emphasizes that true defensive prowess involves actively guarding and shutting down opponents, not just relying on shot-blocking. To illustrate his point, Shaq…
Rudy Gobert has been fined four times the usual amount for his criticism of the NBA’s referees in the Timberwolves’ 113-104 overtime loss against the Cavaliers on March 8. Gobert has a fairly lengthy history of openly criticizing the officials, but this time it was his gesture during the game and his comments afterwards that…
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been hit with a significant $100,000 fine by the NBA for his recent comments directed at game officials. The NBA’s Executive Vice President, Joe Dumars, announced the hefty penalty, citing Gobert’s inappropriate gesture and public criticism of officiating during and after the Timberwolves’ recent overtime loss to the Cleveland…
