Shaquille O'Neal attacks Rudy Gobert again: 'I never thought he was a great defensive player'
In the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the legendary center invited Mario Chalmers, who played as a starting point guard for the Miami Heat during championship years in the 2010s. When Chalmers said he would give the DPOY trophy to Miami’s Bam Adebayo, Shaq almost immediately agreed that it shouldn’t go to Gobert. “I never thought he was a great defensive player, either. What it is, there’s not a lot of centers that are making him play defense. He’s not doing it against Joker because he has to be engaged. But when he’s going against another guy, he’s 7’6, of course, if you lay it up, he’s going to block it,” Shaq said. “Defense to me is – guard that m***, shut him down. You want to impress me? Hold Joker under 15 points. Now you’re playing. All that weakside blocking shots, that’s cool but it ain’t going to work against guys like me and Joker and Embiid,” the Hall of Famer explained.
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StatMuse @statmuse
Most 20-REB games this season:
6 — Sabonis
3 — Duren
3 — Drummond
3 — Gobert
3 — Nurkic pic.twitter.com/EoqlYFhyDx – 9:29 PM
Most 20-REB games this season:
6 — Sabonis
3 — Duren
3 — Drummond
3 — Gobert
3 — Nurkic pic.twitter.com/EoqlYFhyDx – 9:29 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
We’ve got another Beyond The Arc, w/me & @JohnGonzalez, live at 2p ET today. Watch live on @YouTube here: youtube.com/live/uCO8uxXb-…. Talking Kawhi injury scare, Gobert banged up, OG back, Steph status, SGA record, Stock up and Stock down and more. pic.twitter.com/QTFfkDFHfq – 1:04 PM
We’ve got another Beyond The Arc, w/me & @JohnGonzalez, live at 2p ET today. Watch live on @YouTube here: youtube.com/live/uCO8uxXb-…. Talking Kawhi injury scare, Gobert banged up, OG back, Steph status, SGA record, Stock up and Stock down and more. pic.twitter.com/QTFfkDFHfq – 1:04 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I’m always intrigued to see how the Wolves will score in the halfcourt (esp without KAT).
I liked this possession from last night. Triangle action that starts by flowing into an Ant-Gobert PnR. Gobert smartly slips, pulling Harden as an extra defender. Great read by Conley. pic.twitter.com/AhhP3VPigB – 10:15 AM
I’m always intrigued to see how the Wolves will score in the halfcourt (esp without KAT).
I liked this possession from last night. Triangle action that starts by flowing into an Ant-Gobert PnR. Gobert smartly slips, pulling Harden as an extra defender. Great read by Conley. pic.twitter.com/AhhP3VPigB – 10:15 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Victor Wembanyama has tallied at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks in each of his last nine games.
Since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, the only rookie to record a longer such streak is Shaquille O’Neal (11, 1992-93).
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/x9ev639OZk – 8:43 AM
Victor Wembanyama has tallied at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks in each of his last nine games.
Since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, the only rookie to record a longer such streak is Shaquille O’Neal (11, 1992-93).
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/x9ev639OZk – 8:43 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings dominate the Milwaukee Bucks
Victor Wembanyama posts a double-double, Rudy Gobert exits with injury, and more #NBA #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:16 AM
Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings dominate the Milwaukee Bucks
Victor Wembanyama posts a double-double, Rudy Gobert exits with injury, and more #NBA #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:16 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Rudy Gobert said he felt concerned about his breathing and talking after hurting his left rib. But he expects to feel better soon. – 1:35 AM
Rudy Gobert said he felt concerned about his breathing and talking after hurting his left rib. But he expects to feel better soon. – 1:35 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Amid Wolves overcoming 22-point deficit over Clippers, Wolves coach Chris Finch said “we got on Rudy a little bit to step up and be a better rim protector than he had been.” Finch added, “he rose the challenge.” Finch’s full comments on Gobert’s defense. pic.twitter.com/yHR8rNnMDi – 1:17 AM
Amid Wolves overcoming 22-point deficit over Clippers, Wolves coach Chris Finch said “we got on Rudy a little bit to step up and be a better rim protector than he had been.” Finch added, “he rose the challenge.” Finch’s full comments on Gobert’s defense. pic.twitter.com/yHR8rNnMDi – 1:17 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves beat the Clippers with their smalls when they didn’t have both of their bigs (KAT out, Gobert + Reid hurt in the game).
Anthony Edwards: Took over. 37, 8 and 4
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 28 points (9/10 from the field)
Mike Conley: 23 points (made five 3s and hit a couple… – 12:25 AM
Wolves beat the Clippers with their smalls when they didn’t have both of their bigs (KAT out, Gobert + Reid hurt in the game).
Anthony Edwards: Took over. 37, 8 and 4
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 28 points (9/10 from the field)
Mike Conley: 23 points (made five 3s and hit a couple… – 12:25 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rudy Gobert left tonight’s game with a rib contusion
Timberwolves say he is questionable, but there’s no reason to bring him back with 3 minutes left and Timberwolves up 18 – 12:18 AM
Rudy Gobert left tonight’s game with a rib contusion
Timberwolves say he is questionable, but there’s no reason to bring him back with 3 minutes left and Timberwolves up 18 – 12:18 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Rudy Gobert is questionable to return with a left rib issue that is being evaluated. – 12:16 AM
Rudy Gobert is questionable to return with a left rib issue that is being evaluated. – 12:16 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Rudy Gobert is out with bruised ribs now. T’Wolves lead, 99-87 wth 7:18 left to play. – 12:08 AM
Rudy Gobert is out with bruised ribs now. T’Wolves lead, 99-87 wth 7:18 left to play. – 12:08 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rudy Gobert is asking out of the game after taking that hard fall and getting fouled at the other end. Finch calls timeout, and Gobert is heading back to the locker room grabbing the left side of his chest. – 12:05 AM
Rudy Gobert is asking out of the game after taking that hard fall and getting fouled at the other end. Finch calls timeout, and Gobert is heading back to the locker room grabbing the left side of his chest. – 12:05 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards tends to play at his best when he’s able to play fast and make quick decisions. The current starting lineup with Gobert and Anderson on the floor doesn’t feel very conducive to allowing Edwards to play fast, especially when he doesn’t have KAT to draw attention. – 10:33 PM
Anthony Edwards tends to play at his best when he’s able to play fast and make quick decisions. The current starting lineup with Gobert and Anderson on the floor doesn’t feel very conducive to allowing Edwards to play fast, especially when he doesn’t have KAT to draw attention. – 10:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Every Clipper who can dunk has tried to dunk on Rudy Gobert this season
key word: tried – 10:26 PM
Every Clipper who can dunk has tried to dunk on Rudy Gobert this season
key word: tried – 10:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George is out here driving baseline and dunking with Rudy Gobert on the floor. Two hands for safety.
7-0 LA run
25-10 LA lead
3:51 left in 1st quarter. It’s been the Timberwolves jumping out to first half double digit leads in these games this season, but tables turned… – 10:22 PM
Paul George is out here driving baseline and dunking with Rudy Gobert on the floor. Two hands for safety.
7-0 LA run
25-10 LA lead
3:51 left in 1st quarter. It’s been the Timberwolves jumping out to first half double digit leads in these games this season, but tables turned… – 10:22 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/12
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIN
Jaden McDaniels
Kyle Anderson
Rudy Gobert
Anthony Edwards
Mike Conley – 10:06 PM
STARTERS 3/12
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIN
Jaden McDaniels
Kyle Anderson
Rudy Gobert
Anthony Edwards
Mike Conley – 10:06 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
T-Wolves coach Chris Finch said Rudy Gobert will be available for tonight’s game vs the Clippers – 8:52 PM
T-Wolves coach Chris Finch said Rudy Gobert will be available for tonight’s game vs the Clippers – 8:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Chris Finch says that Monté Morris is out. Other questionable players are in: Edwards, Gobert, Anderson – 8:31 PM
Chris Finch says that Monté Morris is out. Other questionable players are in: Edwards, Gobert, Anderson – 8:31 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson are playing against the Clippers. Monte Morris remains out. – 8:31 PM
Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson are playing against the Clippers. Monte Morris remains out. – 8:31 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
As expected, Kawhi and PG are playing tonight vs T’Wolves.
Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert, who missed the Lakers game, is playing as well. – 8:30 PM
As expected, Kawhi and PG are playing tonight vs T’Wolves.
Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert, who missed the Lakers game, is playing as well. – 8:30 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Bookmark for future reference – Daniel Gafford is shooting 70.6% now. The only players to post a qualifying season of 70%+ on FGs are:
Mitchell Robinson
Wilt Chamberlain
Rudy Gobert
Nic Claxton
DeAndre Jordan (3 times).
Certainly in play for Gafford w/ 17 games left. – 1:31 AM
Bookmark for future reference – Daniel Gafford is shooting 70.6% now. The only players to post a qualifying season of 70%+ on FGs are:
Mitchell Robinson
Wilt Chamberlain
Rudy Gobert
Nic Claxton
DeAndre Jordan (3 times).
Certainly in play for Gafford w/ 17 games left. – 1:31 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
37 for Kevin Durant tonight in the Suns win at Cleveland tonight.
He’ll take the floor at TD Garden Thursday 52 points shy of Shaquille O’Neal for 8th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Highly unlikely…
…but it is Kevin Durant. – 9:57 PM
37 for Kevin Durant tonight in the Suns win at Cleveland tonight.
He’ll take the floor at TD Garden Thursday 52 points shy of Shaquille O’Neal for 8th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Highly unlikely…
…but it is Kevin Durant. – 9:57 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Kyle Anderson (shoulder pain),
Rudy Gobert (hamstring tightness)
and Monte Morris (hamstring strain) all missed Sunday night’s game against the Lakers and are listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game in LA against the Clippers. – 8:08 PM
Kyle Anderson (shoulder pain),
Rudy Gobert (hamstring tightness)
and Monte Morris (hamstring strain) all missed Sunday night’s game against the Lakers and are listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game in LA against the Clippers. – 8:08 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“They need one of those guys.”
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine on the Timberwolves playing without Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/FqfmF7TTPc – 2:32 PM
“They need one of those guys.”
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine on the Timberwolves playing without Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/FqfmF7TTPc – 2:32 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Weekend Recap
💰 Gobert fined
🏀 Anthony Davis’ historic stat line
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📞 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/u0Bb98gNrp – 7:23 AM
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Weekend Recap
💰 Gobert fined
🏀 Anthony Davis’ historic stat line
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📞 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/u0Bb98gNrp – 7:23 AM
More on this storyline
Run It Back: “Rudy Gobert got X-rays on his ribs…I’m told X-rays were negative, so the hope is that it’s just a contusion, just a bruise of the rib area.” @ShamsCharania on Rudy Gobert. -via Twitter / March 13, 2024