SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Gobert is never a player who shies away from a challenge, an opponent, a possible shot to swat or an opportunity to express his opinion.
That was the case this past season when his French pal Nicolas Batum tweeted to him after the All-Star selections were made.
“So,” Batum wrote, “no All Star for @rudygobert27 (thinking face emoji) … DPOY I guess.”
Gobert’s response was oh-so Gobert.
“They already decided who the DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year) is gonna be Nic,” the Jazz center wrote. “I’ll just keep controlling what I can control and keep helping my team win games.