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Rudy Gobert Maturely Slams Shaq Victor Wembanyama’s Olympic teammate, Rudy Gobert, refuses to bite on Shaquille O’Neal’s preposterous slander.

SEPTEMBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shaquille O'Neal explains Rudy Gobert, Ben Simmons criticism: 'Step your game up' Shaquille O'Neal went viral for the comments he made about Rudy Gobert and Ben Simmons, but said it should be used as motivation.

SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Rudy Gobert Claps Back At Shaq Over NBA's Worst Player Claim After Shaquille O’Neal called him the worst NBA player of all time, Rudy Gobert issued a response.

SEPTEMBER 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert's latest hate comes from Mavericks player with same style of play Ironically, Dallas hired a former assistant coach of Gobert’s to work with the bench player.

SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Questions Rudy Gobert's DPOY Awards Credibility Dwight Howard challenges Rudy Gobert’s DPOY awards, claiming he doesn’t deserve them.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SACBEE.COM

Olympics basketball Latest: US men's team beats France 98-87 for fifth straight gold medal

The United States beat host France 98-87 to win the gold medal in the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball tournament at Bercy Arena

AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rudy Gobert stats: Inside Timberwolves star's benching in France's run to Olympic basketball final vs. USA | Sporting News Rudy Gobert has been mostly a non-factor for the French national team despite making the 2024 Olympic final.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Plays off bench in win Gobert (finger) played off the bench during France's 73-69 semifinal win over Germany, seeing five minutes and posting zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one assist.

Impact Gobert saw a handful of minutes despite finger surgery, but France didn't need him much to secure a victory, getting a big performance from Guerschon Yabusele. Now, France advances to the gold medal game, where they'll face either Serbia or the United States.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Gobert plays only 5 minutes in France's semifinal win over Germany Gobert was virtually a non-factor on Thursday.

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Plays despite finger surgery Gobert (finger) recorded one rebound in three minutes during Tuesday's 82-73 win over Canada in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics.

Impact Gobert didn't check in until 7:30 left in the second quarter and played only three minutes. Gobert's removal from the starting lineup and lack of playing time sparked speculation. However, he announced after the game that he injured his left ring finger in practice, underwent surgery Monday and was thankful to play at all Tuesday, per Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today. Gobert's status for Thursday's semifinal matchup versus Germany remains unclear.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Fournier's 40-footer helps seal France's win over Canada and trip to the Olympic semifinals

Evan Fournier was wide open at the top of the key late in the fourth quarter, a shot that would have clinched a trip to the semifinals of the Paris Olympics for France

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olympic men's basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with Game 7 feel

The most decisive day of the Olympic men's basketball tournament is Tuesday, when four teams will be eliminated.

AUGUST 5

Victor Wembanyama is ready for the spotlight in Paris as France chases an Olympic medal

Victor Wembanyama is coming

AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 15 boards in Olympics win Gobert produced seven points (3-6 FG, 1-5 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes in France's 94-90 overtime win over Japan in the Paris Olympic...

Impact Gobert was unstoppable on the glass Tuesday, and he totaled a game-high 15 rebounds. The 32-year-old was quiet on offense, but he will likely not be tasked with too much responsibility on the offensive end alongside Victor Wembanyama and Evan Fournier. The defensive juggernaut's size and ability to protect the paint will be crucial for the squad in securing a medal in Paris. However, Gobert will likely not be expected to shoulder much of the offensive workload with only 14 points in two group-phase games thus far.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Embiid picks U.S. over France at Olympics. The French won't let him forget

Joel Embiid chose to play for the U.S. over France at the Paris Olympics, and the French aren't letting him forget about it.

JULY 29

Limited run in Olympic win Gobert chipped in seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 18 minutes in France's 78-66 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Impact Gobert was quiet on the offensive end, but in limited minutes he was able to make an impact on defense and shoot100 percent from the field. The 32-year-old has made a name for himself as one of the best defenders in the world, and his ability to protect the rim will be crucial as France attempts to make a run in the Olympic Games.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive stalwart for France Gobert is on the French national team roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Impact After tying an NBA record for the most Defensive Players of the Year awards with four in 2023-24, Gobert is now set to play for France in the Olympics. Playing alongside Victor Wembanyama, Gobert's elite rim protection should make it a nightmare for any opposing team looking to score inside.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert embracing 'seclusion' of starting Olympic tournament outside of Paris | NBA.com Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert talk about starting their 2024 Olympic journey in Lille, over an hour away from Paris, France.

JULY 24 • NBA.COM

France's Wembanyama and Gobert embracing 'seclusion' of starting basketball tourney outside of Paris

France’s hopes of leaving the Paris Olympics with a men’s basketball gold medal primarily rest on the shoulders of its tallest players

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Victor Wembanyama steals show in France's Olympic warmup rout of Turkey

In a 96-46 rout of Turkey on Wednesday, the NBA Rookie of the Year scored a game-high 24 points, grabbed six rebounds and threw down dunks.

JULY 4

Made in France: How French basketball turned so many young talents into NBA players

Basketball’s popularity is rising in France

JUNE 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

T-wolves realize returning to Western Conference finals - and advancing further - comes with cost

The Minnesota Timberwolves have almost their entire rotation signed for next season coming off this breakthrough journey to the Western Conference finals

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays reduced minutes in Game 5 Gobert provided nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Confere...

Impact Gobert's 26 minutes were his lowest of the series despite recording just one foul. The 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year was often forced to play away from the rim and come out to meet Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on the perimeter in the pick-and-roll. Gobert averaged 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34.0 minutes across the five games against Dallas.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Gobert responds to criticism over missed playoff game for child's birth

"Everyone's definition of fatherhood is different," explains T-wolves center Rudy Gobert on his choice to miss a playoff game.

MAY 31

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the men's basketball competition

A roadmap to follow for men's basketball during the Paris Olympics

MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS