[ad_1] 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,…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] Rudy Gobert’s authoritative double-double, with 24 points and 17 rebounds, and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 23-point contribution led the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-11) to a commanding 116-93 victory over the struggling Portland Trail Blazers (10-28) on Friday night. Minnesota’s well-rounded performance also featured the return of Mike Conley, who contributed nine points and 10 assists. Anthony Edwards…
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba In discussing his connection with Karl-Anthony Towns, both on and off the court, the Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert emphasized the importance of wanting each other to succeed, as reported by Jim Souhan of The Star Tribune. Gobert highlighted the unstoppable nature of their bond when the foundation is built…
[ad_1] Draymond Green has spoken to the media ahead of his return from a five-game suspension for choking Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. The Warriors forward was adamant that he doesn’t regret any of his actions because he was simply defending his teammate Klay Thompson. “I don’t live my life with regrets,” Green said after practice,…
[ad_1] Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has finished serving his five-game suspension, which resulted from him putting Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a headlock. Green emphasized his unwavering commitment to supporting his teammates in such situations. “I don’t live my life with regrets,” Green said. “I’ll come to a…
