Awful Announcing: Kendrick Perkins says that he’s embarrassed he used his Defensive Player of the Year vote on Rudy Gobert and calls it the biggest regret of his media career. “He has tarnished the Defensive Player of the Year award. He has. He’s not respected by his peers. We saw what happened to him in the Denver series, he couldn’t even guard the person at his position.”
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kendrick Perkins regrets voting for Rudy Gobert as Defensive Player of the Year 😮 pic.twitter.com/JNTYJrxRja – 1:00 PM
Kendrick Perkins regrets voting for Rudy Gobert as Defensive Player of the Year 😮 pic.twitter.com/JNTYJrxRja – 1:00 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kendrick Perkins regrets voting for Rudy Gobert as Defensive Player of the Year 😮 pic.twitter.com/vv3wk6fYV8 – 12:59 PM
Kendrick Perkins regrets voting for Rudy Gobert as Defensive Player of the Year 😮 pic.twitter.com/vv3wk6fYV8 – 12:59 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Exclusive: I talked to Rudy Gobert about the criticism he received for missing a playoff game to attend his child’s birth.
“Everyone’s definition of fatherhood is different.”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ru… – 12:38 PM
Exclusive: I talked to Rudy Gobert about the criticism he received for missing a playoff game to attend his child’s birth.
“Everyone’s definition of fatherhood is different.”
foxsports.com/stories/nba/ru… – 12:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest career playoff FG% by a player with 20+ MPG (minimum 15 games):
66.7 — DeAndre Jordan
65.3 — Dereck Lively
65.1 — Rudy Gobert
63.6 — Daniel Gafford
Three of the top four playing in the WCF. pic.twitter.com/e3KhxCtVox – 12:23 PM
Highest career playoff FG% by a player with 20+ MPG (minimum 15 games):
66.7 — DeAndre Jordan
65.3 — Dereck Lively
65.1 — Rudy Gobert
63.6 — Daniel Gafford
Three of the top four playing in the WCF. pic.twitter.com/e3KhxCtVox – 12:23 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Things got a bit heated tonight on @RoadTrippinPod
youtube.com/watch?v=Ft5GWT… – 11:51 PM
Things got a bit heated tonight on @RoadTrippinPod
youtube.com/watch?v=Ft5GWT… – 11:51 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Ask Jaylen Brown which means more. All-NBA or ECF MVP?! Bet that Trophy that’s named after Larry Legend means a lot more. Carry the hell on… – 10:49 PM
Ask Jaylen Brown which means more. All-NBA or ECF MVP?! Bet that Trophy that’s named after Larry Legend means a lot more. Carry the hell on… – 10:49 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Much Respect to the Pacers on a Great Season!!! Real Talk. – 10:40 PM
Much Respect to the Pacers on a Great Season!!! Real Talk. – 10:40 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Assist leaders on Rudy Gobert dunks this postseason. pic.twitter.com/tJ6gXHhF4A – 4:38 PM
Assist leaders on Rudy Gobert dunks this postseason. pic.twitter.com/tJ6gXHhF4A – 4:38 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Wolves PF/C two-man stats for net rating in the Dallas series:
Gobert-Reid: +10.0 (45 minutes, 105.4 D rating)
Gobert-Towns: -2.5 (59 minutes, 112.0 D rating)
Towns-Reid: -21.2 (39 minutes, 131.2 D rating) – 4:01 PM
Wolves PF/C two-man stats for net rating in the Dallas series:
Gobert-Reid: +10.0 (45 minutes, 105.4 D rating)
Gobert-Towns: -2.5 (59 minutes, 112.0 D rating)
Towns-Reid: -21.2 (39 minutes, 131.2 D rating) – 4:01 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Timberwolves will be paying $172.4 million to five players next season:
Karl-Anthony Towns = $49.3 million
Rudy Gobert = $43.9 million
Anthony Edwards = $42.3 million
Jaden McDaniels = $22.9 million
Naz Reid = $14.0 million
Minnesota’s ongoing ownership war featuring Glen pic.twitter.com/ujFTO0vKiX – 11:56 AM
The Timberwolves will be paying $172.4 million to five players next season:
Karl-Anthony Towns = $49.3 million
Rudy Gobert = $43.9 million
Anthony Edwards = $42.3 million
Jaden McDaniels = $22.9 million
Naz Reid = $14.0 million
Minnesota’s ongoing ownership war featuring Glen pic.twitter.com/ujFTO0vKiX – 11:56 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
While LeBron (27) and MJ (28) needed a lot of time to win their first title, Rudy Gobert prefers the Dwyane Wade comp for 22-year-old Anthony Edwards. He led the Heat to a title at 24 in 2006.
Our discussion on the experience factor here, at @TheAthletic pic.twitter.com/5hmgam8WZT – 9:46 AM
While LeBron (27) and MJ (28) needed a lot of time to win their first title, Rudy Gobert prefers the Dwyane Wade comp for 22-year-old Anthony Edwards. He led the Heat to a title at 24 in 2006.
Our discussion on the experience factor here, at @TheAthletic pic.twitter.com/5hmgam8WZT – 9:46 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka looks at Wolves bench after stealing the ball from Gobert 👀
pic.twitter.com/cXYNhfbEEO – 1:29 AM
Luka looks at Wolves bench after stealing the ball from Gobert 👀
pic.twitter.com/cXYNhfbEEO – 1:29 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A rookie Chet held up better against the Mavs in a playoff series than KAT and Gobert lol. Who would’ve thought! – 10:35 PM
A rookie Chet held up better against the Mavs in a playoff series than KAT and Gobert lol. Who would’ve thought! – 10:35 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Yep! It’s OVER. The Mavs has officially SNATCHED their SOULS – 10:35 PM
Yep! It’s OVER. The Mavs has officially SNATCHED their SOULS – 10:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
If there was a time for the Gobert haters to emerge it would be this stretch. – 10:34 PM
If there was a time for the Gobert haters to emerge it would be this stretch. – 10:34 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
I really don’t see the point of bringing Gobert back in, completely handcuffed their Offense. – 10:33 PM
I really don’t see the point of bringing Gobert back in, completely handcuffed their Offense. – 10:33 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
I don’t like this Slo-Mo + Gobert lineup for Minny which means it’s sure to work. – 10:28 PM
I don’t like this Slo-Mo + Gobert lineup for Minny which means it’s sure to work. – 10:28 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
No Gobert out of the timeout. He was hopping around like he was getting loose. Still Towns and Reid as the bigs – 10:23 PM
No Gobert out of the timeout. He was hopping around like he was getting loose. Still Towns and Reid as the bigs – 10:23 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Damn shame that Minnesota can’t go through KAT on the low block. – 10:21 PM
Damn shame that Minnesota can’t go through KAT on the low block. – 10:21 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Need a stretch 5 to attack Mavs paint heavy protect D – if Minny is gonna blitz without Lively in there, may as well go keep Gobert on the bench imo – 10:09 PM
Need a stretch 5 to attack Mavs paint heavy protect D – if Minny is gonna blitz without Lively in there, may as well go keep Gobert on the bench imo – 10:09 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Three Wolves beginning the 4th with 4 fouls — Conley, McDaniels and Gobert. – 10:05 PM
Three Wolves beginning the 4th with 4 fouls — Conley, McDaniels and Gobert. – 10:05 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Conley, McDaniels and Gobert are guarding Dallas’ three primary offensive weapons — Kyrie, Luka and Gafford/Lively — and they all are now on the bench with four fouls here in the 3rd quarter. – 9:59 PM
Conley, McDaniels and Gobert are guarding Dallas’ three primary offensive weapons — Kyrie, Luka and Gafford/Lively — and they all are now on the bench with four fouls here in the 3rd quarter. – 9:59 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Rudy Gobert all series against the Mavs pic.twitter.com/mARmxaVJ8f – 9:57 PM
Rudy Gobert all series against the Mavs pic.twitter.com/mARmxaVJ8f – 9:57 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Stop that Ant Man!!!! They said you were tired and you didn’t have your legs. – 9:49 PM
Stop that Ant Man!!!! They said you were tired and you didn’t have your legs. – 9:49 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Luka pulls the chair on Gobert and smirks at the Minnesota bench. – 9:29 PM
Luka pulls the chair on Gobert and smirks at the Minnesota bench. – 9:29 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Big development there as Gafford picks up his third foul with 0.3 seconds left, sending Gobert to the line in the process. Gobert hits 1 of 2 and Wolves trail 60-52 at the half. – 9:11 PM
Big development there as Gafford picks up his third foul with 0.3 seconds left, sending Gobert to the line in the process. Gobert hits 1 of 2 and Wolves trail 60-52 at the half. – 9:11 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Dallas is sticking guards and small forwards on Gobert and Towns and Minnesota is doing nothing to take advantage. Towns just drifting on the perimeter firing up contested threes — and missing them. – 8:59 PM
Dallas is sticking guards and small forwards on Gobert and Towns and Minnesota is doing nothing to take advantage. Towns just drifting on the perimeter firing up contested threes — and missing them. – 8:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Right now, Rudy Gobert has a triple double (2 points, 2 re bounds, 2 assists). Karl-Anthony Towns has a triple-single (1-1-1). Wolves in a world of hurt if that continues. Mavs up 50-38. – 8:59 PM
Right now, Rudy Gobert has a triple double (2 points, 2 re bounds, 2 assists). Karl-Anthony Towns has a triple-single (1-1-1). Wolves in a world of hurt if that continues. Mavs up 50-38. – 8:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
That was the second time in a matter of like 10 seconds that Gobert and Doncic got tangled up. You can tell Luka’s getting tired of it. – 8:56 PM
That was the second time in a matter of like 10 seconds that Gobert and Doncic got tangled up. You can tell Luka’s getting tired of it. – 8:56 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Man get Tony Brothers outta here man. This ain’t about YOU – 8:48 PM
Man get Tony Brothers outta here man. This ain’t about YOU – 8:48 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington just took Gobert off the dribble to score a layup. – 8:14 PM
PJ Washington just took Gobert off the dribble to score a layup. – 8:14 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:05 tip 97.1 @theeagledallas – 7:32 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:05 tip 97.1 @theeagledallas – 7:32 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels explained the face he made after the defensive switch the Wolves made in Game 2, just before Luka Doncic hit the go-head 3 on Rudy Gobert: pic.twitter.com/LXv4lHgSY2 – 2:27 PM
Jaden McDaniels explained the face he made after the defensive switch the Wolves made in Game 2, just before Luka Doncic hit the go-head 3 on Rudy Gobert: pic.twitter.com/LXv4lHgSY2 – 2:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most dunks among remaining players:
36 — Dereck Lively II
30 — Rudy Gobert
28 — Daniel Gafford
21 — Derrick Jones Jr pic.twitter.com/Q0BIn4NhUW – 11:46 AM
Most dunks among remaining players:
36 — Dereck Lively II
30 — Rudy Gobert
28 — Daniel Gafford
21 — Derrick Jones Jr pic.twitter.com/Q0BIn4NhUW – 11:46 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Does Gobert’s stumble vs. Mavs add further fuel to Adebayo’s Heat fire? sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/26/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:36 AM
ASK IRA: Does Gobert’s stumble vs. Mavs add further fuel to Adebayo’s Heat fire? sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/26/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:36 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Does Gobert’s stumble vs. Mavs add further fuel to Adebayo’s Heat fire? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/26/ask… Plus: Size alongside Adebayo; moving on at small forward. – 8:31 AM
Does Gobert’s stumble vs. Mavs add further fuel to Adebayo’s Heat fire? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/26/ask… Plus: Size alongside Adebayo; moving on at small forward. – 8:31 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Best game for Tatum in these Playoffs, huge defensive plays by Jrue and Old Man Big Al came up big for the Celtics with 7 trey balls on the road. – 11:13 PM
Best game for Tatum in these Playoffs, huge defensive plays by Jrue and Old Man Big Al came up big for the Celtics with 7 trey balls on the road. – 11:13 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic jokes he was “speaking Slovenian” to Rudy Gobert, not cursing at him
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:05 PM
Luka Doncic jokes he was “speaking Slovenian” to Rudy Gobert, not cursing at him
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:05 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns & Rudy Gobert have all looked overwhelmed and unprepared for the Western Conference finals stage. Luka Doncic’s Game 2 winner was the ending the Timberwolves stars deserved. @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/05… – 1:51 PM
Column: Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns & Rudy Gobert have all looked overwhelmed and unprepared for the Western Conference finals stage. Luka Doncic’s Game 2 winner was the ending the Timberwolves stars deserved. @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/05… – 1:51 PM
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Stephen A. Smith: First off, that’s not happening. It’s journalism. Not revealing sources. Secondly, if you continue to watch the segment, I completely disagreed with them — as did Kendrick Perkins. The point we were actually discussing is how under appreciated you are and why that may be, which is why I read the quote. I even brought up how socially conscious you are, and how that may not be liked, knowing you’re a good brother. Also, that you’re a $300M man and you deserve it. But that doesn’t mean naysayers don’t get heard. That comes with the territory. -via x.com / May 27, 2024
Kendrick Perkins: Kyrie has a personal handshake with the whole organization. His team his leadership. He wants that Chip bad -via Twitter @KendrickPerkins / May 26, 2024
Kendrick Perkins: Ain’t no way in hell we are going to blame that L on Rudy. That blame goes to Ant Man and KAT. I’m usually on Rudy case but we ain’t about to do that. The 2 Franchise Players hasn’t showed up in this Series. -via Twitter @KendrickPerkins / May 25, 2024
“We’ve got Ant, who’s 22, and Dwayne Wade won a championship at that age,” Gobert told The Athletic. “(Wade) was the guy, but he was surrounded by some other veterans who helped him grow. I think that’s the way I feel about our team. Ant is not in his prime yet, but he’s still (capable of leading a title team). For him, it’s about learning every day, being willing to learn and grow, and he’s done that. Sometimes the pain of losing is the best lesson, but I think we’ve had some of that. I think we’ve had enough of that. Now it’s ‘Let’s win it.’” -via New York Times / May 27, 2024
“Basketball is not a perfect science, but we got to find ways to raise our level when it matters,” Wolves center Rudy Gobert said. “The last six minutes, everything has got to be on a higher level from this point. Everything. “So, we got to just keep trusting one another. Individually, look at all the things that can be better, and then collectively, keep being who we are.” -via ESPN / May 27, 2024
Rudy Gobert moved up from No. 92 to No. 89 in the rebounding all-time list after passing Cliff Hagan, Rajon Rondo, Terry Cummings -via HoopsHype / May 27, 2024
