RUDY GOBERT, THE INTERVIEW: HIS DEFENSE ON JOKIC, HIS RESPONSE TO SHAQ, HIS OLYMPIC REGRET
We had the pleasure of welcoming Rudy Gobert to our studios for an in-depth discussion with Erwan and Thomas. From his plan to shut down Nikola Jokic in the playoffs, to his exclusive revelations about his secret direct deposits with Shaquille O'Neal, and his unique relationship with the phenomenon Anthony Edwards, Rudy offers us a rare insight into the realities of the NBA. Together, we dissect his maturity in the face of media criticism, his undiminished ambitions to lead the French National Team to gold at the 2028 Olympics (frankly revisiting his regrets about the Paris Finals), and how he transformed his frustration with the individual trophy draft into a quiet strength to establish himself as the league's undisputed defensive leader!
0:00 Intro: Rudy Gobert's return to First Team
0:39 Wembanyama's elimination against the Spurs
2:42 The plan to wear down Jokic
7:15 Media and social networks cut off during the Playoffs
10:39 "Is there a problem?": His secret DMs with Shaq
13:44 His duel with Victor Wembanyama
19:30 How to defend Jokic and Wembanyama?
23:23 What the Wolves need for the title
26:33 Anthony Edwards' leadership
29:09 Denied Defensive Player of the Year: His reaction to Wemby's trophy
32:36 French National Team: aiming for Gold at the 2028 Olympics
37:27 Are the Gobert-Wembanyama duo incompatible?
41:00 Paris Olympics Final: His huge regret against the USA
45:36 A return to Europe & the crazy story of his sponsor
52:58 His new life: Fatherhood, serenity, and a shaved head
55:20 Conclusion
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