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The NBA world is no stranger to jaw-dropping moments. Be it Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s iconic skyhook shot or Stephen Curry’s consistent three-point shooters, fans get treated to incredible talent every once in a while. One such super talent emerged during a recent warm-up match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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The incredible moment was captured in a clip showing a 3X NBA DPOY getting absolutely obliterated by a former LSU player. Fans couldn’t help but be left in awe of him. And while they were at it, the former DPOY was torn apart.

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Former LSU player puts up a jaw-dropping performance

In a warm-up game in Tokyo, the Boomers impressively defeated the fifth-ranked France 78-74 to demonstrate their authority on the floor. In the second half, Brian Goorjian’s team took control of the game, outscoring their opponents 47-35 to further their tournament preparations.

However, a moment that stole fans’ attention was when former LSU player, Duop Reath absolutely obliterated Ruby Gobert.

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The Australians showed their grit with a spectacular comeback in the third quarter that helped them close the gap. In the last quarter, the score was 58-56. And an exciting fourth quarter was in store. Reath stole the spotlight during this quarter. He delivered an iconic two-handed dunk that rocked the arena as he flew over French big man Rudy Gobert.

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With his jaw-dropping poster, Duop Reath helped the Australian Boomers to a resounding victory over France.

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Meanwhile, a clip of the same hit the internet. And fans couldn’t help but be left in awe.

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NBA fans react to the poster

Reath’s impressive two-handed dunk in the decisive quarter has sparked a Twitter frenzy of delight. Many took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the dunk, while a few commented on how Gobert failed to block the dunk.

A fan wrote, “Rudy is the worst center ever…… Always getting dunked on and he’s 7ft.” A flurry of comments followed with many praising Duop. A fan wrote, “Duop Reath is a fire name.” Another wrote, “Laying Reaths at Gobert’s funeral.” 

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Meanwhile, a fan stated that Gobert had also dunked on Reath. They wrote, “He put him on a poster as well wake up @basketballforever”. What are your thoughts on Duop Reath? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ranjitha Ramesh

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars. Ranjitha closely follows post-game interviews and analyses, constantly striving to learn more about the game and its players. Ranjitha looks up to the entertaining duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley and very much enjoys their banter-filled insights into the world of basketball.

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