Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert had a fan absolutely losing it over his three-point shooting after the team’s brutal 127-125 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The fan didn’t hold back in a social media video, and Gobert fired back with a comment that’s going to be talked about for a while.
A Fan Had Enough After That OT Thriller
The Timberwolves dropped a heartbreaker, falling to the Cavaliers 127-125 in overtime. And while Gobert pulled down a monster 20 rebounds in the contest, his offensive stat line was tough to look at: just five points on a miserable 0-of-9 shooting. What really lit a fuse, though, was his three-point attempts. Gobert put up two shots from beyond the arc in that game, missing both. That was enough for one fan, who posted a video online telling Gobert straight up, “not shoot another motherf–king set of threes” as long as he plays for Minnesota. Seriously, they went there.
0-for-24 From Deep, But Still Firing Back
Gobert’s response to that viral call-out? Simple, direct, and fiery: “What you gonna do about it?” That’s a bold statement from a guy whose three-point game is, well, nonexistent. The three-time All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year has built his career as an elite rim protector, with his offense traditionally limited to dunks and layups. Digging into the numbers, it’s clear why the fan was so frustrated: in his 14 NBA seasons, Gobert has attempted 24 triples and has yet to connect on a single one. His free-throw shooting, at just 63.3 percent, kind of hints at why the deep ball isn’t his strong suit. But despite the misses and the fan backlash, it looks like Gobert is sticking to his plan, aiming to expand his range.
Still Chasing That Playoff Spot
The Timberwolves are battling it out, looking to clinch their sixth consecutive playoff appearance this season. With Gobert still seemingly determined to add a new dimension to his game, it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out. Will he finally connect from deep? And how will fans react if he keeps launching them after going 0-for-24 for his career? You know everyone will be watching.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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