Draymond Green has once again criticized Rudy Gobert, just after changing his stance on him recently. Gobert, who was named Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth time, tying the league record, decided to miss Game 2 against the Timberwolves to be present for the birth of his first child. Green voiced his skepticism…
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, joining Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in league history. Gobert, 31, received a staggering 72 first-place votes, 24 second-place votes, and a single vote for third. The 11-year veteran also won the…
Rudy Gobert has been named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time. Gobert had 72 first place votes and 433 total points. Victor Wembanyama finished second with 245 total points out of 19 first place votes, 44 second place votes and 18 third place votes. Bam Adebayo finished third…
Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves/Twitter Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA All-Star, criticized Timberwolves defensive star Rudy Gobert for missing Monday’s Game 2 win against the Nuggets in their second-round playoff series due to the birth of his baby boy Monday morning. He suggested that Gobert’s absence for the birth was unnecessary, stating that the baby would still…
Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves/Twitter Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series against the Denver Nuggets due to personal reasons. The big man did not attend the shootaround with the Wolves. Earlier this year, Gobert’s partner announced they were expecting a baby. The Wolves currently lead the series 1-0…
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable for Monday’s Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets due to personal reasons after becoming a father for the first time. The baby boy was reportedly delivered Monday morning. It is uncertain whether Gobert will be able to travel to Ball Arena in time for the tip-off…
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…
Professional basketball journalist Draymond Green has had a change of heart when it comes to his opinion of Rudy Gobert. Previously very critical of Gobert and their relationship marred by disagreements, Green seems to have shifted his perspective. During a recent scuffle that involved Green putting Gobert in a headlock, tensions were high between the…
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…
