Arrr, NBA be plunderin' poor Gobert of his doubloons for flashin' the money sign at the scallywag refs.
2024-03-10
Avast ye mateys! The scurvy dog Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves hath been plundered of $100,000 doubloons by the league for flashing a money-sign to the scallywag referees. Aye, a costly jest indeed! Arrr!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert found himself in deep waters after insinuating that NBA officials had a sports bet on the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With less than 30 seconds left and the Timberwolves leading by one, Gobert was called for a foul, fouling out of the game. As he left the court, he rubbed his fingers together, implying money was at play. The league did not take kindly to this gesture and fined Gobert $100,000.The technical foul against Gobert ultimately cost the Timberwolves the game, allowing the Cavs to tie and eventually win. Gobert defended his actions, expressing concerns about the impact of betting on the game. Acting head coach Micah Nori criticized Gobert’s behavior, calling it unacceptable.Despite Gobert's defensive prowess, the loss pushed the Timberwolves down in the standings. The incident served as a costly lesson for Gobert, highlighting the consequences of his actions on and off the court.