Why do players HATE Rudy Gobert?
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2023
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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 Ant... .
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 dow... .
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 Cor... .
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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As a wolves fan I can tell you that we respect him and Anthony Edwards has made it clear he respects Rudy
That team seems like they all respect each other. Even Anderson and him seem good now.
Rudy impacts winning more than Trae Young
You're probably right, but Trae is one of my favorite players to watch.
I've never liked Rudy until I just saw him talking about his legacy and tearing up. Shows he is genuine
Are you being genuine right now?
@@whatslaps watch the whole crying all star interview. You've mischaracterized it. He was talking about his mom, the sacrifices she had to make, and he got emotional. Draymond framed it as crying about the All Star game and that narrative held.
They don't like him because he has made a lot of them look stupid in the paint.
could be could be.
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.
That's a good point. Also for the record I'll say I like Rudy more than I like PatBev.
This is different. People may have not liked the guys I said but nobody was public about it. Ppl really don’t fw Rudy 🤣🤣
Naw, people do like pat bev including the teams he plays against. They really hate Rudy.
I love Rudy. And if you knew the man you would too.
We've met. He broke my heart.
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.
Where are you from?
@@whatslaps Finland
Lol explain giannis, jokic, sabonis, luka, or really most european stars. They all get respect except for rudy.
@@burrybondz225no they don’t especially Jokic in the mainstream media
@@burrybondz225 Funny because all the players you mentioned were disrespected when they joined the league. Sure now they are respected, but most of them are also MVP candidates, that does help a bit 🙃
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
Yeah, but he still should have waited till he got home to cry.
@@whatslaps i hope you're joking
@@oliviercolletaz5841crying makes yourself look weak to all the NBA players looking for any edge they can. Nobody hated or disrespected Gobert before that, I truly believe that's when the Rudy hate started
I love your videos, man. You bring up interesting basketball topics.
glad you like them! thanks for the support, brother!
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.
I agree. Same with the Pacers Kings trade. No sense in arguing both teams became better with both trades.
I have to agree. I felt like the Jazz made the trade with Conley to square up with the wolves.
@@jnelliott74 I wouldn't go that far. But Conley had an expiring contract and the Jazz had three first round picks. They didn't want to be good if they weren't going to be competitive in the playoffs. Conley made sense to Minnesota because Gobert is a player that kinda needs a team built around him the way the Jazz hid his deficiencies and emphasized his strengths.
In my opinion, that's why Gobert is so disliked as a player. He's incomplete and unpolished on all things offense. His arms are so long that they work against him if he gets a pass below his chest, the smaller player has more leverage to strip the ball. But his defensive prowess is indisputable unless your name is Draymond. He covers so much real estate that the other team needs to excel with the three point shot. It's the reason why they couldn't beat Golden State or Houston, because those teams had really good three point shooters. It must be frustrating to be on a team with a player that is so good at one thing that the scheme needs to be built not to showcase your talents, but to hide another player's deficiencies.
@@landon4278 you make some good points but I would dispute Conley on an expiring contract. He had just signed a 3 year deal. Not sure if that ends this year or next though.
@@jnelliott74 maybe not expiring. I thought he was expiring, but I know they were pushing hard to move him in preseason and Conley had asked to be moved to a contender or stay and it came as a shock when it happened mid season.
Love the videos man, I got into the NBA at the start of last season and you’ve sort of been the one guiding me through the smaller storylines that no one really talks about. Keep it up man your channel is sick
thanks! I always happy to hear people are getting into the game!
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 ❤
what would you like explained?
@@whatslaps some of the common nba plays , like I struggle to understand what a pick and roll is and no clear explanation online. Like a few plays like that would be nice .
I've thought about this before. Doing a play style video. pick and pop, downhill, zone defense all that.
"He is a lot like Trae Young" Ironically, him and Trae together would be. guaranteed playoff berth. They complement each other perfectly.
I agree in theory. One a liability on O and the other on D. A lot of lobs though.
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.
exactly. He's a great player, but he needs the right environment.
He is horrible at offense. If a team played through him they would never win a game. Watch basketball every once in a while
@@TechSavvyJoedid I say the offence needs going through him???? I said he needs to be used correctly. As they do on the French national team.
No need to condescending.
good video , good info bro. keep it up.
thanks! glad you liked it!
You should do a video about how high drafted rookie pressure is higher or different than having pressure of being a star
that's a good one. Trying to think how i'd go about researching that.
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
called him out of his name?
Told him to stop playing like a bitch. Rudy wasn’t going for that
@whatslaps Kyle Anderson called him a B word
I saw the title and thought, is it because he is french?
Americans aren't allowed to laugh at any other nationalities...
Nah, we like french people. During operation Iraqi freedom we there was tension, but we're cool now.
@@whatslaps lol is Iraq free enough now ?
Rudy tore up OKC on the defensive end tonight.
sure did. I like both teams.
Two corrections. Donovan never got sick, he was asymptomatic and it is Walker Kesler not Kesler Edwards. Good video but better mullet.
Nice catches and thank you 😊
Thanks!
just upgraded my sound library!
Need them 15+ minutes vids.. really good contey
More reach for sure. also thanks!
Dude is TOP3 in FG% since 2018/2019. At least be honest, he doesn't have offensive skills but stills hugely delivers. Facts.
Rudy is good for sure
How could you forget the great Leandro Balmero in the trade?
head trauma from my teenage years.
Jazz traded Gobert for a slew of first round picks AND Malik Beasley, Walker Kessler, Jared Vanderbilt, & Pat Bev 😂
I think I said Kessler Edwards on accident. oops
So nothing
Good analysis, better entertainment.
thanks brother
Kessler walker* and the other person is no longer in the league. I forgot his name too
I meant Walker Kessler, my b. it was Leandro Bolmaro
Walker starts for the Utah Jazz and was all team Defense and was selected to Team USA. You are just wrong here.
Worst trade in nba history has to be the Paul George/OKC trade
Funny how this trade gets overlooked
5 1st rd picks and
SHAI Gilgeous-Alexander(1st team all nba)
This is the worst trade in NBA history
I disagree. We don't know what Shai would have been as a Clipper. It's hard to say every player would have had the same trajectory.
Shai is very very good! And we dont know what will be their 5 picks but yes , this trade is a legitime candidate
Now he’s likely gonna win his 4th DPOY
No cap
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
I wouldn't say I love him, but he cares about the game and I respect that.
He was talking about his mom called him crying that he didn't make it so jeez. Thinking of my mom makes me cry. I did agree with the covid joke in poor taste.
mom or no mom, can't let em see you cry.
The covid stuff was pretty egregious, but he seems like a well spoken and genuine guy in all his interviews.
I forgive him for the mic stuff. Could have happened to any of us. I think he has a hard time processing and expressing his emotions tbh
huh I wonder if there's anything else Dwight Howard and Rudy Gobert have in common
what are you thinkin?
@@whatslaps Don't know, would have to ask someone who was in the league who'd have insights, someone like T-Mac
Solid video
Always
They hate em bc he gets in their way.
true. true.
Rudy was the missing piece to help KAT's defensive issues. Ant go crazy, KAT great 4.
LEGGO WOLVES! 💪
LESCO!!!
Who in the world is Kessler Edward's 😂 is that Goberts long lost cousin?
Kessler Edward plays for the Nets used to play for the kings. Walker Kessler was who I meant though.
It's the fact that he speaks his mind. He even knew covid was stupidly handle he was the
only one that actually did something and put germs on it. The man is a savage and speaks
his mind on what he thinks is wrong. He was thrown out of a game because he did money call at ref that did bets. He just calls peopel out on society victim mentally and he is actually in it to win games and not talk poltics.
He is great player and that is why people hate him. Hope he wins the finals this year to show how wrong the jazz were about him.
I think people like him now. Fans at least adore him.
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.
Totally, I think there is definitely a lack of self-awareness with him. Almost like he was homeschooled and didn't grow up around other kids. I think there's a desperation to be approved of as well, which always results in a lack of approval ironically. Honestly, I would say he's on the spectrum but it seems like he's aware of when he's upsetting people.
gobert and trae are anti-villains
heroes?
@whatslaps eh I feel like I want anti-heroes for win more often than not. I want these guys to lose more often than not lol
Love Rudy! Go TWolves!
me too. go twolves
The whole unbearable truth : European, French, Light skin, Mixed, Handsome, Soft spoken, Talented, Successful.
That's it. Go Rudy. Fume ces haineux, gros!
haha, that's probably it.
I guess they reject Rudy also because he is objectively a terrible player in all the aspects of the game that are not help defense under the rim.
highest True shooting percentage of all time.
@@whatslaps I mean, I saw in person a final Spain-France of Eurobasket. The whole defensive strategy of Spain: let Rudy receives the ball 3-4 meters from the basket. He literally threw 3 passes directly out of the field while being unguarded 4 meters from the basket.
I do not think that shooting percentage means much if you have ever seen him dribbling, passing, or trying a shot that is not a dunk.
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.
You a Rudy fan?
3x DPOY
6x All defense 1st team
3x All NBA 3rd team
1 All NBA 2nd team
3x All Star
1 Silver Olympics
2x Bronze World Cup
1 Silver and 1 Bronze Eurobasket
All this coming from a little city in the north of France without all the hoopla of college basketball and being selected at 27th as a long shot prospect in the draft.
Of course I'm a fan.
Solid points but he can barely guard the perimeter dude. It's just not within his scope, not a knock just a fact
For a lot of nba players, I feel like having a 7'1 foreigner unable to shoot a jumpshot get a supermax contract is a bit of a problem, even if this guy actually plays a top 5 defense each season and really increases his team win% by a lot. He has the contract they wish they had, and it makes a lot of them mad 😂
I'm sure jealousy is a part of it.
They hate him because in a game of big bank take little bank, he'd win. Haters going to hate.
that's true true.
Idk its a bit weird that he is hated. Are players upset that he doesn't give them easy buckets? Maybe he just rubs other players the wrong way idk. But to be honest I wouldn't mind him on the mavs just not with that big ass contract.
yeah, he's on a super. I imagine he's just culturally different, maybe an only child sort of energy.
It’s cause he is French. American viewers hate the French 😅
I love french people.
No everyone hates the French. They’re insufferable
We don't even think about the French.
I was at the play in game (where he and ant jumped up on the scorers table after winning) and he’s a great energy guy but he’s never been anything other than a scrappy defender. Rudy can make a team change their offense and players are scared to shoot in the paint
oh yeah bev and rudy are separated by 2 levels if there are 6 levels of NBA players.
Gobert is a consistent player, can't knock him for that. It's all the extra things surrounding his name that make people not like him.
You see his steal against Durant yesterday?
I really like Rudy. It's unfortunate how much people don't like him. I'd drink a beer with him or whatever it is he drinks lmfao.
probably wine and cheese
This guy is entertaining.
Thanks for the sub ;)
Interesting video, as a 1st time watcher of your channel--here are my thoughts as a longtime [off & on] Wolves fan--we exist, & quality local media coverage of team (& booth talent) have helped make it not a total exercise in sports masochism.
Rudy is not for everyone, & seems to be an acquired taste, at best (D'Lo & him were a bad fit, so the Wolves are really lucky they were able to flip him for Conley & NAW--did Ainge feel some guilt for trade-raping Connelly?? Connelly, who def. had incoming owners breathing down his back for a big splash trade--which, yeah, normally he's cannier than that, but I agree that Ant, Jaden, & Naz will develop best as part of a perennial playoff team, which is much easier with Rudy patrolling your paint in the regular season, getting a handful of dunks, put-backs, blocks, & rebounds every game.
I would not be surprised to hear if Rudy is on the spectrum, if he ever was tested/screened. It's not a bad idea for people that are socially oblivious & have trouble connecting with other people [outside of any shared obsessions.] I haven't watched enough of his interviews to know if there's other things he fixates on (other than D & evidently fitness) & am not a professional in the field... but most of us can agree that he's not a fount of charisma like Ant is, & we all saw how hard it was for him to process Slo-Mo questioning a facet of his identity in the playoffs last year (Rudy, how can you punch? Accountability is a group effort.)
On a related note, Rudy is likely performing/living some kind of awkward variant of French masculinity & [like many professional athletes] seems to be the COVIDiot, Patient Zero. Which sucks, as it also killed KAT's mom, & like half of his family, so I'm guessing it was awkward for Karl when they became teammates, but KAT has [somewhat surprisingly!] shown patience, maturity, & grace integrating the stone-handed Frenchman into the team, & shifting his playstyle to PF to accommodate Rudy clogging up the paint. Karl has not been known for his emotional maturity, but seems to have moved on from wanting to be liked by everyone, & being seen as 'The Guy' on the Wolves, now, with Ant's ascendance. Karl has borderline 1A skills if he's shooting & hitting 3's... but to borrow a phrase from Jim Peterson, Karl "throws off too much stray voltage" when things aren't going his way, & a lack of composure isn't winning basketball if opposing playoff teams are keen to that. That being said, KAT's looking better lately, & I hope the injury bug doesn't bite him now that there's finally some flow & fit going for the MN bigs.
The wolves were a switch-heavy, flyaround defensive team with Jaden, Vanderbilt, Pat Bev, etc. prior to the big trade, & have definitely shifted things to build around Rudy, to the point of the fanbase enjoying seeing how many teams they can hold under 100 points this year. Notably, this has been easier than normal, as many opposing star players [not just Butler] coincidentally(?) pick the Wolves as a rest/recuperate game--maybe there's a germ of a video idea there?? "Are star players afraid to play the T-Wolves??". There are a lot more youtubers making vids on them this season, so maybe it's been done...??
& in closing, fuck Pat Bev for suggesting Ant needs to play in a larger market (you're not helping, Pat--interior teams are not/should not be feeder teams for coastal teams with better TV deals or Miami's skeezy nightclubs), Draymond for being a violent clown, Kerr for not holding him accountable in any discernable way, & all the haters that can't handle a narrative shift in the Wolves being good again for the 2nd time in... oh lawd, 35 long, long years. Let us long-suffering fellow fans enjoy it a bit, while we have some schadenfreude for the Grizzlies looking like trash without Ja Moront, Steven Adams, & Tyus Jones this year.
Also, let's see how Wolves do/advance not being a late seed this year--lesser [& short-handed] versions of this team gave Memphis & Denver trouble in the playoffs the last 2 years, so we'd be ecstatic coming in as a relatively healthy top-3 seed. We'll be even more dangerous when Naz shakes out of his slump, & with a healthy Jaden McDaniels* locking down fools, draining corner 3's & showing us what's new his bag for getting buckets this year.
*watch Ant & him shut down Luka & Kyrie last year for a hint of what was to come...
Dang brother. I appreciate the engagement. I may make that timberwolves video. the truth is this video already exists on youtube. I realized there are like 10 cookie cutter videos like this one after I made it. You can never had enough twolves videos.
Hahahahaha watch the latest game. Timberwolves just showed another weapon that they can play through Rudy
just watched. great game. charlotte is a sleeper.
First minute is already filled with misinformation lmao
THanks brother!
Great vid as usual bro, but i have to say its pronounced gif, not gif
thanks man! old habits die hard lol
@whatslaps haha no problem man the quality of the video far overshadowed your pronunciation
Rudy was the best center 4 the Jazz
who were the top 3?
just chill with the goofy sound effects every 5 seconds, otherwise good video
Thanks for the feedback, brother!
I hate this rudy guy
he's alright he's alright
Lol It was Walker Kessler, not “Kessler Edwards”, and he was not flipped by the Jazz to another team. He is basically a younger, less expensive Rudy.
my bad. I got the names mixed up. who's kessler edwards?
@@whatslaps I thought that was what you called Walker Kessler when you showed him on the screen, probably combining Walker Kessler and Anthony Edwards. Good video by the way. Just thought that mixup was funny.
do u fw the rapper yung lean
not really
Also he is French
chill chill. french people are cool.
I mean that americans and french seem to have a rivalry. There's significant culture shock I think
Americans and French were close during centuries (since US independance to WW), but Americans didn’t appreciate when we were against Iraq war (and the most verbal about our opposition), they launched a French bashing campaign (we are crying people, white flag jokes, bashing in the media…). Even if relations improved again, there is still trace of all this bashing
Rudy is better than James
I'm a Harden apologist. the man is still a great point guard.
Kessler Edwards?
Oh, and nobody ever listens to the full all star snub interview. He had been talking about his mama and was in the feels about letting HER down, not about himself. You had a chance to dig a little deeper and tell the real story, but just took the spoon fed narrative. Dime a dozen channel here folks.
Thanks!
Misinformed statements travel faster and are more appealing
thanks brother mane!
ur so underrated
thank you. the rating is increasing
1. He’s French
2. There is no explanation for his „joke”. Dude was ignorant and him going through his teammates shit just confirms it.
3. He was pretending to cry which is even worse…
Buuuut there is no excuse for choking him.
I like the French people in my life. Pretending to cry is cringe though.
I still think Pat Bev had an awful take. He said KAT should have taken a shot at Green while he was choking Rudy. Not escalating the situation was the mature move, and MN handled their business professionally and won the game. I liked the Pat Bev year on the Wolves, but I don't miss him when we have Conley
Yeah, he was dumb AF for that.
I think Kat got in there. I don't really know what Pat was talking about.
Rudy is the prime example of how PERSONALITY (or more or so reputation) can change your career.
Rudy would easily be looked at as a HOFer if people liked him more.
I agree, but even before the more dramatic stuff I remember Bill Simmons saying he couldn't be a hall of famer. Ben Wallace is a hall of famer though and they're very similar.
@@whatslaps In the case of Big Ben, Rudy is an excellent shot blocker but Big Ben was a DOMINANT man-to-man defender in the way Gobert isn't even close to. Ben's peak wasn't long, but he managed to slow down the most dominant big ever: Shaq. Shaq would just plow through Gobert. Gobert is more like Dikembe Mutombo. Ben was the best defender on the best defensive team ever, and he could guard guys on the perimeter as well.
@@David-iv6je ben could single handedly shift entire playoff series without scoring a single point. At the most important moments he was one of the best, which is why he's a HOF
@@IknowMoreThanYou Ben was one of the studliest players I've ever seen. Bad ass yet never dirty, unlike the Bad Boys Pistons of the late 80s. Big Freakin Ben:
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@@Identify_As_Right Like I said, Mutombo.
all imma remember what shaq said abt rudy
what'd he say? I forget.
@@whatslaps “you average 11 points in the nba, you can get 200mil” I get Rudy is one of the best defenders in the league but damn sure not worth 200mil
too many random noises....i dont think zoomers watch sports so chill with that if you want viewers
It's not for everyone.
praise the lord break the law is a good addition to the sign off
It's from an A$ap rocky song and I always liked it. Thought I'd try it out.
I can’t wait till he’s out of the league. Rudy is the worst. Most overrated player in the NBA
yo brother. he ain't that bad.
@@whatslaps He’s not worth the cap space he uses up for that team. He’s about a decade too late. He’s just a big tall guy with very little skills and everyone in the league hates him too
@@whatslaps He is also unprofessional and causes drama at every team he plays for.
Envy and Xenophobia Pure and simple
It definitely has something to do with it. He's also handsome.
Did you really make a video where half of the content is you saying things about someone you don't know so have no way of knowing? Smh
I made about 89 of them.
Who cares! Rudy balling. Stop hating
I ain't hatin