When KD sobs about his mom who raised him as a poor single mother, it’s applauded. But when Rudy cries and gets emotional about the same thing, for some reason everyone makes fun of him.

Russ cannot be making fun of someone for missing free throws😂😂

It’s weird to me that the NBA players say he’s overrated, and then almost no one shoots well against him. His on-ball defensive shooting percentage is really good.

On 142 players, 81 accepted to give their opinion about the most overrated player. 13,6 % said Rudy Gobert. So 11 players in the league think he is overrated. I think at this point we can all agree no one care about this vote.

I think the biggest reason for him being hated is the same as Giannis where people believe if the were 7 foot and that athletic they could do the same thing. Difference is Giannis is a funny likable guy and it sounds harsh but Gobert just isn’t

Rudy is correct on the refs fixing games though. NBA is super rigged

Rudy is a good player, haters going to hate! And I’m not a Minnesota fan

People blame everyone but Rudy for the Wolves superb D, but we already know what a Wolves team constructed like they are now but without Rudy is like. Sure, they're trying to win now instead of tank. And, maybe their coach is different, but the heart of their defense is Rudy.

I’m a Utah fan and I can assure you that we still love him. Outside of basketball, he’s awesome and sweet. Minnesota fans can hopefully relate to this now.

So, players mostly hate him because of his salary and DPOY awards? But those were given to him, what was he supposed to do, refuse it? "No thanks, XY player deserves this more." Even the COVID thing was unfortunate, he was trying to be funny and it backfired badly. Many other players would do same or similar thing

It's not like it's his fault for being overpaid lmao. Honestly, half of the hate is just jealousy, the rest might be the covid incident. For Draymond, it's clearly jealousy.

I think if Rudy also leaned into the "villain" role the fans would love him. Talk that ish back tell players they make a fraction of what he makes. It would be a lot of fun😂

Westbrick laughing at Gobert is ironic.

I mean 2,5% think Sabonis is overrated while being underrated af, should have been an all star at least this year

I'd bet money when Gobert wasn't helping a team win; even AM Hoops trashed on him now he's helping Minnesota, he's "misunderstood"

I am willing to bet you can take everyone that say's Gobert is over rated, put a video together of them driving into the paint, seeing Rudy and turning back around and backing the ball out. And not just once, but multiple times. These things never show up on a stat sheet but just standing in the paint and getting teams to reset their offense on 70% of the plays is Domination.

Always loved Rudy, and thought he was misunderstood. But who cares about the outside world, it's basketball, so do you're job. And Rudy does like a true European.

I watched Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell from when they both started in the NBA with the Jazz here in SLC. Gobert has always been humble, hard working, and loyal to Utah and the fans unlike any player in recent history. I saw him first day at Jazz scrimmage and he looked like he was on Ice Skates…look at him now. People might like Don but he acted liked a little B* when things got tough. Rudy is the real deal self confident type of dude. And players don’t like him bc he doesn’t try to be liked by them 💯 Glad to see him winning in Minnesota 🐺

The only defender on the Utah Jazz was attacked because he was the only defensive player on the Utah Jazz. None of the other players got any heat for being complete trash at Defense.

It's hilarious to watch NBA stars run away from Rudy. They're terrified. So they chatter.

Us Jazz fans love Rudy. Dude was a huge part of the community here. So happy to see how he went from this no name to Hall of famer. Really hope he can win a chip

Regardless of all the hate, he's still one of the greatest defenders ever and a future HOFer. I dont really think all the criticism matters at this point in his career🤷🏾‍♂️

Took him just a year and a half to bring a bad defensive to the top. The whole Wolves are better defenders than last year because of him. He's a floor defensive general bit just KD acknowledeged it.

Insecured people naturally hates unreasonably.

Rudy Gobert, defensive mastermind on and off the court

I like Gobert alot. Been fan of his since his time in Utah! Dude plays hard both sides. Which helps the team out alot, can't ask more.

If people actually watched Rudy they would understand his value. I watched him for years in Utah and am glad to see that Minnesota fans show him the love he deserves. Never understood the amount of hate thrown his way.

If you watch games you would think that Gobert is actually underrated. It's not about highlights or PPG

Jazz fan here. I watch a lot of NBA but the team I watch the most is the Jazz. I'm a Rudy fan even now while he's not on the team anymore. When it came time to blow the team up, I would have been content if we kept Rudy, and traded off the others. If Cavs fans are happy with Mitchell, hey good for you guys but I was happy to see him go. I watched the games, I know people hate on Rudy, but the poor play was more on Mitchell and the rest of the team. Way to much was put on Rudy, all the while giving him zero respect. I was never a Timberwolves fan but would LOVE to see them win a ring with Rudy on the team.

i made this EXACT point: the NBA player vote isn't based on stats, it's based on that particular player evaluating on a 1v1 situation

Gobert is a top 15 player in the NBA.

Yeah he's abrasive in a lot of ways, but he really does have a heart of gold. When he shows up for a charity event, he stays through the whole thing interacting with the kids such events are for instead of just making an appearance, getting some pictures taken and jetting. Can't believe the punch wasn't brought up, especially because he criticized Draymon.

Now I really like Rudy gobert lol

I don't understand. Is it still believing in "conspiracy" when eventually it becomes the truth?

A 4-time DPOY is apparently more overrated than Shaqtin MVP Jordan Poole, Mr. "I poke bears", and Mr. Triple Single. And somehow Westbrick and Draymond are nowhere to be seen in the poll.

He is overpaid, but you see offenses wilt & retreat when Gobert D's up. No stats for that, but it makes a big difference.

lol they gave him the biggest fine for saying the truth. Refs have been screwing games for years no secret

Lol the COVID thing was so dumb. Some ppl were actually pretending that NBA wouldn't of shut down if it wasn't for Gobert... It was gonna happen regardless.

People hate on him for being defensive but thats why he’s the DPOY

Thanks for this video. Rudy's situation helped me to realize why I may not be as liked as I could be on my team: I'm too much of a tryhard, and when I pretend to not be trying, I come across as condescending. Random I know, but thanks anyway. Edit: Don't get me wrong, I'm liked by pretty much everyone on my team, just could be more friendly and a nicer person.

I love AM Hoops, but respectfully he NEEDS to take more accountability sometimes. Last year around this time there was a video detailing the exact opposite from the things he says in this video. Its obviously fine to comment on a players career at different times and I also understand that he needs to play up the dramatic element of "look how ridiculous his hate is they think he's a glorified role player", but literally last year he's talking about how gobert is a 40 million dollar worse and older version of Jarret Allen, and how the T Wolves made the "Worst Trade in NBA history", and are therefore in the "Worst situation", and then now he's made the exact same video about the hawks. You can tell a lot of effort is put into these videos, but without some proper accountability and consideration of nuance and his old points the videos just feel so flip floppy, sensationalized, and lacking substance. Again I have nothing but love, just hoping to give some constructive criticism.

I think people hate him because of the COVID incident.

Everybody knows the real answer was Poole

I actually enjoy watching ur videos casey please upload more!

Great video. As a Frenchmen I often get ambigus feelings about Gobert, yet I will always defend him because the guy always shows up for the national team and gives it all.

this channel has become one of my favorite NBA channels, by far. you and JimmyHighroller are the best. keep up the great work man

Russell Brand speaks facts not conspiracies 👴🏻👌🏻

If Draymond doesn't like you then you're doing something right. He's a man child who can't control his emotions and takes it out on other dude's ballbags. Has no place to criticize someone else being rightfully emotional.

They just unleash their French bashing instincts with this one.

I think people, hates him because he makes more money than them and got multiple MVPs

That's horseshit. Poole, young, AD are way more overrated than him.

Draymond saves his crying for the parking lot when he’s with KD.

It wasn't a travel, it's a actually a legal move everybody uses. Luka uses it, LeBron etc

the amount of mixed feelings i get from this man 😭

Any player who put anybody but Wemby as a better defender than Gobert has officially lost it

Great vid as per usual keep of the good work

Rudy Gobert is HIM

But did you see Rudy’s fadeaway in crunch time last night?

Dude, you explained what I've always felt about this situation in a way I never found the words for Great video and analysis, very accurate and true

Russ shouldn’t laugh at him like that 😂😂

As DeMarcus said "How can a Defensive Player of the Year besitting on the bench during 4th qtr and game on the line"

I never understood the Gobert hate just goes to show even NBA players are bias and let their emotions cloud their judgement

Keep it up man. Great content

Personally someone like me is zipping lil bro 11-0

The problem is strictly money, Shaq turned on him the day he signed his contract saying "that's more than I made my whole career" If Gobert made $4M/yrevwrybody would describe him as selfless, doesn't need the limelight, just wants to win. But he makes $41M/yr & people don't think he deserves it

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I'm pretty sure he even stated that he thinks he finally found a home in Minnesota... what no talking heads speak of is his charities and foundation he funds. I'm glad he's with the Wolves; helped that team be turned into the defensive monster that it is.

He's one on the best defenders in the league, but there is only so much you can do against scorers like KD. Good offense wins most of the time. If he is surrounded by the right pieces his team will be top in the league. Just watch Hoops Venue video about how they defended the Suns in game 1

people love to hate Rudys We're used to it

This guy's content is good and, even better, presented extremely well. Time to go through all of this

I have massive respect for this dude, statistically one of the greatest defensive players in nba history

Im French and it’s because he’s too goofy 😂 still love him tho

Wow AM Hoops giving some love to a Timberwolf without suggesting that he will leave.....cough cough Ant....I do remember you hating on the Gobert trade though...Hows that trade looking now?

I respect Gobert. His teams are always good, no one is taking spida over him now. I mean, scoring guards are a dime a dozen, defensive anchors are like Embiid, Giannis, AD in a good day, maybe Book Lopez, Draymond. There are a lot of great wing defenders, but interior defenders are rare and therefore the value for them should be higher. People were saying that Ayton was going to be a stopper, or Ben, but apparently defense is harder than it looks.

Rudy is Mark Eaton. Mark Eaton was a 2x DPOY, made an all star team, and had a nice career with the Jazz. It was a very solid and productive career. Rudy has a solid and productive career. That's it.

I think people hate him because of the COVID incident

wemby dpoy

the real problem of that Utah team was Mitchell, that dude can score, so everyone just ignores the fact that he is not good on the defensive end. and rudy is usually the one cleaning it up for him. and man, 1 guy defending at least 2 guys is no easy job

As a french guy, and a wolves fan, I can't say that I have always been supportive of Rudy. First year in Minny, I was like "Yeah... no, worst trade ever". He is a great guy, you hear him talking in his interviews in french, he is so much more likeable, because there's no delay for understanding a question or finding the right word. But you can see that at times he struggles finding words in english. So people get him wrong. Then I saw him this year, I actually watched 95% of games which I did not last year, and I saw the impact, I saw the energy, the desire to be the best in his field, which is defense. Yes sometimes he makes atrocious plays, but he makes up for it ten times in D. And now, he's one of my favourite players to watch, but only because this year's wolves made defense sexy. And in thirty years, I'm sure when people look back, they will put Rudy's name amongst the best defensive players of all time.

He is kinda right about that followers thing

Gobert is very underrated. Well like I said 95% of fans are scrubs

Cause he got the biggest salary without being an offensive threat and simply earn his money via defense. It’s clear, Jordan Poole is on the list for the contract, same with Beal. Because if you have a minimum understanding of basketball they aren’t overrated they are what they are.

I watch all your videos. Claiming however that 4:50 is a travel is an outrageous lack of basketball knowledge. That's 100% legit move that many stars do. Travel occurs the moment you *LAND* your foot, not pick it up. There are many videos on that topic, so I won't link any not to do free ads. Regardless, you're a reporter, my favorite one out there, so that can be forgiven. Love your content br0!

I think he is onto something about the refs too 🧐

French people are known for their humility and politeness

This is spot on. The nba is frozen in high school where you have to be the cool kid to be liked.

Really enjoyed the office analogy. Really good video as per

Probably because he got all those dpoy trophies while real versatile guys like Draymond have one. Oh and zero post game and what seems like a refusal to work on one.

Im tired of people who criticize Gobert for being overrated being labeled as haters. We can agree to disagree without insulting each other. Im a Mavs fan and watched every game in that 1st round series in 2022. The Mavs ran small ball lineups with Finney Smith and Maxi Kleber at the 5 spot and Gobert couldn’t score over them in the low post. He had trouble defending in space, and he struggled guarding Kleber when the Mavs ran 5 out offense. The Clippers did the same exact thing in the 2021 playoffs by running small ball lineups with Batum and Morris at the 5 and he got exposed on both ends. Sure he’s a good shot blocker, but theres more to defense than just blocking shots. And the NBA players didn’t vote him overrated because they fear him, they voted him overrated because they see he’s flawed and is not that good. If NBA players that play against him every night are telling you he’s overrated, you should believe them

I really appreciate that you pronounce Victor Wembanyama's name correctly. It proves that you took the time to find out, to learn, all out of respect and ethics.

They hate him cause they ain’t him. But probably it’s because he’s a good defender and nobody likes playing against tough defenses

Gobert was right about the censorship though.

Rudy is overrated as hell and hard to like. The dude also loves a conspiracy theory even more than Kyrie loves his Flat Earth and such BS

I’ll give Gobert credit, I’m happy that he’s in a better situation now. He’s surrounded by players who actually puts in effort on defense, unlike his Jazz days when players would half ass on that end, now that takes away more pressure off of Rudy to try and cover everybody’s defensive mistakes.

The amount of elbows that go into each minute for big men is crazy . I never watched a team he plays for but u can tell he plays with his heart 💪🏼

Russell Brand has become one of the smartest people on youtube

lol adding the Smokey clip >>>>>> I was smoking watching this video so it was funny to me

They hate Rudy simply because he's overpaid, that's it.

I heard only 6 players voted him overrated; most of the players didn't answer that question.

Love the vids