When Rudy Gobert hit his 2nd fadeaway, the NBA world was abuzz
Summary
- Opponents dread Gobert’s fadeaway skill
- His moves induce PTSD and game-changing moments
- Comparisons to other players add humor to the mix
Fear Strikes the NBA
As Vicentesteb hilariously points out, Gobert’s fadeaway signifies game over for opponents, leaving them in despair. The mere thought of Gobert nailing a 3-pointer leads to anticipatory dread.
Painful Realizations
The_NGUYENNER captures the essence of defeat with his PTSD comment, painting a vivid picture of series losses and emotional turmoil triggered by Gobert’s skills.
Comic Relief
CIark’s reference to Jokic waking up screaming and Thunder-ten-tronckh’s comparison of Gobert to a French Cooper Flagg inject humor into the intense basketball narrative, adding comic relief to the mix.
NightSleepStars’ playful nickname ‘Middy Gobert’ and Quatro_Leches’ suggestion of Gobert’s shooting motion becoming the NBA logo or Embiid’s iconic pump fake show the lighter side of fans’ reactions.
BigButter7’s inquiry into Gobert’s record with long fadeaway jumpers showcases fans’ curiosity about the impact of this particular move on his overall performance.