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NBA Fans Troll Rudy Gobert, France After 2023 FIBA World Cup Elimination by Latvia – Bleacher Report
It turns out Rudy Gobert’s first career three-pointer in France’s exhibition game was the high point of the country’s 2023 FIBA World Cup experience.
The French team was officially eliminated from the tournament with an 88-86 loss to Latvia on Sunday. They have lost each of their first two games in group play, starting with a 30-point defeat against Canada on Friday.
This is a stunning turn of events after France took home the bronze medal in each of the past two FIBA World Cup tournaments. The Blues are currently the fifth-ranked team in the FIBA standings; Latvia is 29th and making its first appearance in the World Cup.
Gobert, a three-time NBA All-Star, was virtually a non-factor on offense in the game. He had nine points, attempted just one field goal and committed four fouls in 26 minutes.
Needless to say, there was a lot of trolling done at Gobert’s expense after he failed to lead France out of the group stage.
Rudy Gobert had one bucket and was a -5. France is now toast.<br><br>ROUGH World Cup for him, man
Rudy Gobert, a couple of months ago: "The end goal is to win the gold medal." <br><br>France just got eliminated in the Group Stage of the FIBA World Cup after two games.
Gobert isnt even worth $10 mil a season smh. Hes just a big body, not a ball player
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Can't believe a team led by Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier and Nic Batum flamed out in a basketball tournament, gonna need some time to digest this.
This is a tournament Gobert will almost certainly want to forget. He started the World Cup with eight points, nine rebounds and was minus-17 in the 95-65 loss to Canada, but at least in the Canadians are one of the best teams in the world.
The fourth quarter was a complete mess for the French team. They were outscored 26-12 to squander a 12 point lead over the final 10 minutes. Rolands Šmits made two free throws after being fouled by Gobert with 37 seconds remaining to put Lavia ahead 87-86.
France’s last field goal was Gobert’s dunk with 3:27 remaining. The team went 0-of-6 from the field after that.