Rudy Gobert’s Gender Reveal Gets Overshadowed, as Timberwolves Star Justifies $100K Fine and Referee Allegations

Published 03/16/2024, 10:04 AM EDT

Rudy Gobert has found himself on the wrong side of the NBA law once again. During a tight game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Gobert accused match officials of match-fixing. After getting fouled out for a contentious play, Gobert made the money gesture, which earned him a technical foul. The Timberwolves went on to lose the game to the Cavs by a scoreline of 113-104 in overtime.

Following the game, a livid Rudy Gobert didn’t hold back his frustration. He said, “I know the betting and all that is becoming bigger and bigger, but it shouldn’t feel that way.” Gobert’s remarks have opened a Pandora’s Box of differing opinions about the growing industry of sports betting. It was only a matter of time before the league handed him a massive fine for his controversial remarks. Indeed, the NBA handed Rudy Gobert a fine that will amount to approximately $100,000.

In a recent interview with TMZ, Rudy Gobert candidly addressed his $100,000 fine and provided his rationale for the controversial comments. He said, “How I feel about the fine? I mean it’s a fine. It’s a lot of money. We human beings at the end of the day. We not always right but everyone’s allowed to speak their mind. Also, it’s a game with a lot of emotions so sometimes we react off of frustration.”

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Gobert’s remarks and the subsequent fine have even overshadowed a major development in his personal life. In late February, Gobert announced, via his Instagram account, that he and his girlfriend Julia Bonilla are expecting their first child together. During his interview with TMZ, Gobert even disclosed that he and his partner are expecting a baby boy. Amidst the ups and downs of 2024 for Gobert, can he steer the Timberwolves to a championship and make this year a definitive success?

Can Rudy Gobert lead the Timberwolves to the 2024 NBA title?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have surprised everyone with their stellar performances this season. They currently occupy the 3rd spot in the Western Conference standings, with 45 wins from 66 games. While the displays of Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony-Towns have grabbed the headlines, it is Rudy Gobert’s incredible defensive ability that makes Minnesota tick.

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Fans of the Timberwolves have been yearning for a team with such quality for years. Now, the Timberwolves need to translate their regular season form into the playoffs. They certainly possess the personnel to make a deep postseason run. However, their relative inexperience as a team in the playoffs has raised some doubts. Will Rudy Gobert become another big man after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic to lead his team to a title win?

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Dushyant Singh is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Ever since the Lakers’ Orlando Bubble victory, he has maintained a vigilant eye on the NBA with his research-heavy perspective, along with a specialization in covering predictive lineups. He keenly observes the evolving narratives that unfold each season.

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Ankit Singh

Rudy Gobert’s Gender Reveal Gets Overshadowed, as Timberwolves Star Justifies $100K Fine and Referee Allegations

Can Rudy Gobert lead the Timberwolves to the 2024 NBA title?

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