Competing at the Olympics can be challenging, even with numerous high-profile athletes involved. Lately, French center Rudy Gobert has faced an unexpected struggle. In his last two games for France, Gobert’s performance has been underwhelming, as reflected by StatMuse, which shows he has managed just 0 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and only 1 field goal attempt.
His playing time during these matches was limited to just nine minutes. This lackluster performance is surprising, especially considering Gobert’s recent stellar season. The online community quickly reacted, with some ridiculing the notion of Gobert as a potential Hall of Famer due to his current struggles.
Others highlighted that France has continued to perform well despite Gobert’s downturn, noting their undefeated record during his difficult period and their advancement to the Finals in Paris. Some also seized the moment to criticize Joel Embiid, who has been dealing with his own challenges with Team USA.
While Gobert’s recent performances fall short of his usual high standards, it’s important to remember his status as one of the top centers in the league, having recently won another Defensive Player of the Year award.
There remains an opportunity for redemption as France is just one victory away from clinching the gold medal. A standout performance from Gobert in the final could quickly overshadow his recent struggles.