Jazz center moved to tears by All-Star snub, loss of $1m bonus Gobert, 26, says omission suggests lack of value for defense Utah Jazz center and reigning NBA defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert was moved to tears Friday when discussing his disappointment about not being selected for the All-Star Game, saying his omission suggests that excelling on defense isn't valued. Gobert is fourth in the NBA in blocks per game, and fifth in the league in rebounds per game. He's also shooting a league-h...
Tearful Rudy Gobert misses out on million-dollar bonus with All-Star snub
The Guardian - 2 Feb 2019 01:01
Jazz center moved to tears by All-Star snub, loss of $1m bonus Gobert, 26, says omission suggests lack of value for defense Utah Jazz center and reigning NBA defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert was moved to tears Friday when discussing his disappointment about not being selected for the All-Star Game, saying his omission suggests that excelling on defense isn't valued. Gobert is fourth in the NBA in blocks per game, and fifth in the league in rebounds per game. He's also shooting a league-h...
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