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Rudy Gobert attacks the NBA

We are rapidly approaching the end of the regular season, and with many positions still hanging in the balance, especially in the Western Conference, here is the controversy surrounding the work of the referees.

Only a few days had been the turn of the Phoenix coach Monty Williams to be fined after criticizing the referees, while on this occasion it is Rudy Gobert to attack the whistles and the league in its entirety, guilty according to him of favoring certain teams.

Here are the words of the French center after the defeat suffered at the hands of the Phoenix Suns for 107 a 100in which Booker and teammates shot 27 free throws against i soli 12 from Minnesota:

It’s not right, it’s just not right. I’ve been in the league 10 years and I always try to give the benefit of the doubt, but it’s hard for me to believe they didn’t try to help the Suns win tonight. It’s hard for me to think that they aren’t helping the Warriors win the other night and Sacramento the night before. It’s obvious. As a player who has been in the league for a long time, this is disrespectful

Rudy Gobert

Gobert then increased the dose, insinuating how the NBA has an interest in having the most famous teams in the playoffs and with the bigger markets:

I understand that we are not one of the biggest markets. You want to see KD in the playoffs, as well as Steph and LeBron James. The Timberwolves are still not at this level. We have to work hard with our heads down, even if it’s really frustrating, especially for me

Rudy Gobert

Coach Finch also pointed the finger at the referees, highlighting how in his opinion Monty Williams’ accusations in the previous days influenced the direction of the match:

It worked, because tonight they went to the line 27 times against our 12. Sitting here and talking about this topic helped them. This team [Phoenix] he has never earned as many fouls as happened tonight

Chris Finch

Minnesota will need to be able to put these controversies behind them and focus on earning a berth in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, even if that may mean facing the Play-In.

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