If he is sometimes mocked by the Americans, Rudy Gobert is a respected figure at the height of his CV and his talent in the NBA. The proof: a player recently addressed him emotionally charged words, in an obviously particular context…
The “trade deadline” hurricane ended Thursday evening at 9 p.m., and it took a lot of things in its path. Among them ? An end to the cycle for Joe Ingles, yet a member of the Jazz since 2014. The 34-year-old Australian was indeed sent to Portland in a 3-team trade, he who is already announced out until the end out of season due to a serious injury. And inevitably, the emotion was there for the veteran:
Today hurts… I knew it was a possibility but didn’t want to believe it, we have been lucky to call this place home for 8 years!
I got a lot more to say, but I’m going to have a beer & relax with some good friends..
Go get a win fellas! I’ll always be watching ❤️
— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) February 10, 2022
Today hurts… I knew a trade was a possibility but I didn’t want to believe it. We were happy to be here at home for 8 years.
I have a lot more to say, but I’m going to have a beer and relax with good friends…
Go get a win guys. I will always keep watching ❤️
Joe Ingles praises Rudy Gobert after his departure
Having become a familiar face in Jazz, the departure of the winger inevitably leaves a great void. Rudy Gobert did not fail to let it be known – better: he sent a message to his franchise saying that he hopes that Ingles will return home during the summer, as his importance for the team is significant. A validation from the triple defender of the year who warmed the heart of the main interested party:
Appreciate you @rudygobert27!! You’ve been a huge part of my career here.. ???????? https://t.co/iH0P8n1hbV
— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) February 11, 2022
Thank you for your message Rudy!! You have been a huge part of my career here… ????????
This message is not insignificant, since Gobert is not always treated fairly by his peers in the NBA. Just a few weeks ago, the big man got ridiculed by Draymond Green, under the laughter of Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and others. But behind these not always very clever tackles, those who know the Frenchie know his humanity, his benevolence, and his importance. The proof with Joe Ingles.
No one knows yet if the Australian will play any game in Portland, and if he will return to Utah this summer, but one thing is certain: he and Rudy Gobert would be happy to meet again!
