Rudy Gobert drew a wave of criticism during the Timberwolves’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks after a defensive breakdown that left Bucks rookie Brayden Burries with an easy layup.
The sequence started with Gobert unnecessarily spiking the ball away instead of securing the rebound. From there, he appeared slow to react, then disengaged from Burries, who was in clear position to score. The result was an easy two points for Milwaukee and an immediate reaction online.
“Rudy Gobert…. Um.
(h/t @BrickCenter_)
- Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 3, 2026”
Fans on X did not hold back after the play. One wrote, “Nah, he’s got to be gambling.
I’ve seen enough,” while another said, “He’s gambling, bro. I’m convinced,” and a third added, “He’s not even trying, man.
What’s going on in the NBA?”
The backlash kept rolling. “Everyone’s trying to convince me he’s worth 200 million,” one fan posted.
Another said, “Nah, he’s got to be trolling. There’s no way,” while a different user speculated, “Either he’s really a- or he’s trolling to get traded.”
Others went even further. “Rudy Gobert is the most washed player in NBA history,” one comment read, and another said, “At this point in the season, you have to cut him.”
One more fan added, “He’s definitely got ulterior motives,” while another reacted, “Is this from a real NBA game? Horrific effort from everyone,”
The rough possession came after Gobert had already been under scrutiny following Minnesota’s 119-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors, when Anthony Edwards and Jonathan Kuminga were seen looking visibly annoyed by his shortcomings.
Even with the Bucks game still in progress, Gobert had put up 10 points, 10 rebounds and a block in 30 minutes, with the Timberwolves holding a 100-89 lead and under four minutes left in the fourth quarter. Still, the play only added to the sense that Minnesota needs more from its defensive anchor on both ends of the floor.
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