Why do players HATE Rudy Gobert?
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Published 2023-11-27
Welcome back, basketball enthusiasts! In today's deep dive, we're delving into the enigma that is Rudy Gobert and why he's seemingly earned the disapproval of many NBA players. Last week's clash with Draymond Green, attempting a sleeper hold, only fueled the fire. Check out the incident here: • Pat Bev calls Karl Anthony-Towns "Bog... .
The journey begins with Gobert shedding tears in 2019 after missing the All-Star team, an act viewed by many as immature. In a culture where public tears are often perceived as emasculating, Rudy's emotional moment seemed more about seeking sympathy than genuine disappointment. Watch it unfold here: • Rudy Gobert breaks down about All-Sta... .
Then came the ill-fated pandemic joke. Gobert, patient zero for NBA COVID cases, touched every mic in a room as a misguided display of fearlessness. Unbeknownst to him, this sparked outrage and earned him the dubious honor of being the poster child for poor behavior. Relive the cringe-worthy moment: • Rudy Gobert mocked Coronavirus by tou... .
The strained relationship with Donovan Mitchell further tarnished Gobert's reputation. Rumors of Rudy playfully infecting teammates during the pandemic's early days soured his bond with Mitchell, who contracted the virus and publicly expressed his displeasure. The on-court differences between the two stars fueled media speculation, adding fuel to the fire.
Gobert's struggles to connect with peers extend beyond personal disputes. In the 2021 All-Star game, his teammates notably ignored him after dunks, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the new kid in middle school struggling to make friends.
Could cultural differences be at play? Some speculate that Gobert's European background might contribute to his perceived oddities. Instances like scoring at the end of a game where clock running out is seen as poor form, or displaying unwanted affection, showcase a potential cultural gap.
Gobert's personality quirks, akin to Dwight Howard, contribute to his difficulty fitting in. Despite being an elite defender, his offensive ambitions and attempts at humor often come off as obnoxious. It seems Rudy is struggling to navigate the delicate balance of being both a teammate and an individual.
The heart of the matter lies in Gobert's playing style, a relic of classic center responsibilities. His dominance in rebounding, shot-blocking, setting screens, and easy field goals clash with the modern, guard-centric approach. Opposing guards despise his formidable rim protection, hindering their ability to drive and score.
This friction culminated in a trade to the Timberwolves, a deal widely criticized as the worst in NBA history. The Wolves relinquished four first-round picks, a pick swap, and talented players, signaling Gobert's polarizing reputation. Nevertheless, the Wolves' success has tempered the criticism, with many now excited about the team's future.
Rudy Gobert, much like Trae Young, falls into the paradox of being both overrated and underrated. Despite the constant scrutiny, these players bring a captivating narrative to the NBA, serving as underdog antagonists, making the league richer with their stories of triumphs and setbacks.
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All Comments (21)
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As a wolves fan I can tell you that we respect him and Anthony Edwards has made it clear he respects Rudy
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Rudy impacts winning more than Trae Young
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I've never liked Rudy until I just saw him talking about his legacy and tearing up. Shows he is genuine
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He's a hyper defensive player. No one likes Pat Bev unless he on your team. No one liked old man defensive monster Bruce Bowen, or Tony Allen unless he was on your team. It's the defensive antagonistic mentality. Don't let the offensive players get into the minds of defensive players or else it's just giving the fox a run at the henhouse. Defensive players need to be aggressive and antagonistic to make it hell for the offensive players. You don't play defense without the aggression or else you're just defending, not rejecting.
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The only players hate Rudy are American. Because Rudy is not American. If they hate Rudy because of his playstyle, then the problem is the American. In Europe most teams have 3 centers (stretch big, post big and defensive big). And their minutes on the court are based on the game plan. But in America, Rudy is hated because he can't be all of it. I dont blame Rudy because he learns basketball through academy, not from street.
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They don't like him because he has made a lot of them look stupid in the paint.
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I love Rudy. And if you knew the man you would too.
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He cried when speaking of his mom calling him crying but stupid media cut the clip to make fun of him…it had nothing to with not being selected
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The way the trade worked out over last season looks bad on paper until you see that later in the season, the Jazz traded Vanderbilt, Beasley, Beverly and Mike Conley essentially for a 2nd round pick. When you look at the net of both the Gobert and Conley trades, Minnesota got two all stars for the cost of Walker Kessler and some picks. Both teams I think are fairly happy with how it all worked out.
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Rudy needs a team that plays basketball around him to shine. He needs to be feed in the paint properly. Unfortunately the NBA has becoming a one man show where 1v1 is king and ball movement is dead. Not the style of play that helps big guys.
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"He is a lot like Trae Young" Ironically, him and Trae together would be. guaranteed playoff berth. They complement each other perfectly.
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Rudy tore up OKC on the defensive end tonight.
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Ok, is it just me who loves Rudy since day one through all his flaws of being a bit of a weird guy. Idk maybe it's just me supporting another euro player
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Two corrections. Donovan never got sick, he was asymptomatic and it is Walker Kesler not Kesler Edwards. Good video but better mullet.
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Rudy can't guard the perimeter? Ok casual. Also, nice editing in the crying part. He started to cry when talking about his mother and the call she made to him that day. But well, I guess you need the edit to support your bias.
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Dude is TOP3 in FG% since 2018/2019. At least be honest, he doesn't have offensive skills but stills hugely delivers. Facts.
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Hold up! Anderson didn’t just talk about his game. He also called him out of his name. You don’t get to do that and not get smacked
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Underdog antagonist is the perfect term . I will be using this for soo many players from now on. And could u do some of your old style vids where u explain some nba rules. Love your vids ❤
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Bro I really like the style of your vids man. Super chilled super informative and the whole aesthetic is effortless. Well done
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Late again. Quick take, seems like chemistry might be the overall issue here. He just doesn't appear to be able to get "in sync" with a lot of whatever environments he is involved in/with, and I mean this in multiple ways (that you covered in the vid), culturally, team dynamic, general awareness of situations and being able to "read the room" (pun somewhat intended) etc. Definitely a good player for what his strengths are on the court, and doesn't give the impression to be a "bad" dude overall in terms of strict "unlikability", but something does seem to be "off' when it comes to him being able to get along with those around him at a more than average rate. Thanks for another good one. PTL/BTL, nice.
