Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas criticized Timberwolves defensive star Rudy Gobert for missing Monday’s second-round playoff series against the Nuggets due to the birth of his baby boy on Monday morning. did.
“It’s a baby, bro. It’ll be there when we get back, we hope so,” Arenas said. “Gil’s Arena” Minnesota showed before a 106-80 road win and a 2-0 series lead. “What I’m saying is, baby, no matter what you do, he’s going to fall asleep.”
Gobert, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, had doubts about playing in Monday’s game after the birth of his son. According to ESPN.
The newspaper said there were questions about whether he would travel to Denver for the game.
Gobert and his girlfriend, Julia Bonilla, announced pregnancy In February, she posted an Instagram post showcasing Bonilla’s bump.
Arenas, an 11-year veteran and father of four, believed Gobert should have been there for the team.
“I understand you want to be with your wife and smile and stuff, and you want to have good NBA medical insurance because you’re playing,” he said.
He tweeted a clip of his opinion with the following caption: “Rudy…missing playoff game due to baby?”
Gobert had six points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Minnesota’s 106-99 win in Game 1 and is averaging 13.2 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks this postseason.
The Timberwolves didn’t need him to defeat the reigning champions in Game 2.
Minnesota led 61-35 at halftime and led by 22 points entering the fourth quarter, putting Denver in a precarious position as the series moved to Minneapolis.
Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns paced the Timberwolves with 27 points each, while Jamal Murray was held to six points on 3-of-18 shooting.
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night, and the Timberwolves are now the favorites to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals.
