Rudy Gobert Hits Back at Critics: “People Love to Take Shots at Me. When You’re the Best in the World at Something, People Become Insecure.”

Rudy Gobert has quickly established himself as an NBA star since being a relatively obscure player in the Development League. NBA fans first referred to him as ‘The Stifle Tower’ due to his incredible height, reach, and wingspan. The French national speaks his mind out candidly during interviews. One such occasion witnessed the Utah Jazz star Gobert reserving high praise for himself.

Gobert recently grabbed the attention of NBA fans as he responded to his vocal critics. He was speaking in a post game interview following the Utah Jazz’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Gobert revealed how he kept his head down, doing his job for the Jazz without paying heed to his critics.

Gobert said, “You know, I am motivated every night. People love to take shots at me for no reason. It’s funny cause I never take shots on anyone but I just do my job coming every night. And I think when you when you’re the best in the world at something, you know, people become insecure. And that’s – you know I’m just going to keep going, keep playing for the team and keep getting wins.”

Gobert spent 29 minutes on the court for the Jazz. He remained a solid defensive choice against the Philadelphia 76ers’ talisman, Joel Embiid. Gobert restricted Embiid to just 19 points and two assists against the Jazz. He helped the Jazz secure their sixth straight win.

Gobert started his NBA career in 2013 as the 27th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets traded him to the Utah Jazz. He signed a four-year contract extension worth $102 million in 2016. His salary per year at that time crowned him as the best paid French athlete ever.

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Rudy Gobert-led Utah Jazz defeat the Philadelphia 76ers

The Utah Jazz defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in an emphatic away game win. A commanding score of 118-96 displayed the Jazz’s dominating performance over the 76ers. Rudy Gobert had an excellent game for the Jazz as they triumphed against the home team to extend their winning streak to six games.

Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points for the Jazz. Gobert had a spectacular defensive performance, scoring 17 points and recording 21 rebounds and two blocks. Joel Embiid led the 76ers, scoring 19 points as Seth Curry scored 18 points. The Jazz face the Washington Wizards next in an away game as they look to extend their six game winning streak.

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