Gobert was clearly emotional over not being chosen.
Regardless of being the reigning defensive participant the 12 months for the Utah Jazz, Rudy Gobert was not chosen to be a reserve for the all-star recreation, which prompted the participant to get fairly emotional throughout a media scrum. After being requested concerning the snub, Gobert talked about how he was disillusioned by it and ended up strolling away with tears in his eyes.
In true Draymond Inexperienced kind, the Golden State Warriors large man took to Twitter to throw a shot at Gobert. Inexperienced was additionally snubbed from the all-star recreation however clearly did not let it have an effect on him as a lot.
Gobert wasn’t the one one shocked by his exclusion from the all-star recreation.
“Flabbergasted, disillusioned, disgusted, I assume could be some adjectives to explain our collective temper,” Utah Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey said nba.com. “We’re not very pleased with the coaches’ vote. Possession, crew president] Steve Starks, head coach] Quin Snyder, myself — there’s no method to put into phrases our disappointment.”
Since getting into the league in 2013, Gobert has not been capable of crack an all-star recreation roster however has continued to be a stable play for the Jazz which is maybe why he might have been feeling unhappy after being slept on for one more season.