Last season, the Rudy Gober had a very good season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the French center winning for 4th time in his career the top defender awardequaling the record held by the legendary Dikebe Mutombo and Ben Wallace.
However, there were many who were strongly criticized to the 32-year-old beastly tall, both for his talent and his defensive skills.
He himself, in a recent interview with “sportskeeda”, he responded in a strong tone to his critics, asking people to name a player who deserved the award more than him!
“I think I’m at that stage in my career where I know who I am. My biggest competition is myself. Everyone’s journey is unique. Everyone’s story speaks volumes more than words. There is an expression where it says that in order to reach a destination, you cannot throw stones at every dog ​​that barks. That’s exactly where I am.
I know what is being said about me. Everyone can have opinions. But the floor doesn’t lie. The numbers don’t lie. I will continue to focus on being the best I can be for the team and focus on all the great things I am trying to do for this world in all ways.
Just look at the numbers. Media manipulation and perception is one element. But look at who’s in the top five on the list in turnovers last year or in isolation situations. Look at the numbers. The numbers don’t lie. That’s what I’m saying.
A lot of people malign the best defender award with other awards. This is great. But when you do that, make sure you do it with proof. Make sure you come up with numbers and data that prove what you’re saying. Otherwise it’s just an opinion. Show me who should have won the award in those years but me. I’m curious to see that.”
Source: Sport Fm
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