Bizarre attack on NBA star for why he missed playoff

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas criticised Minnesota Timberwolves defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert for missing his side’s NBA playoff win against the Denver Nuggets due to the birth of his first child.

As his team was preparing for their game two match up in Denver, Gobert was back in Minneapolis, where his fiancee gave birth to the couple’s son.

Gobert played a crucial role in the Wolves’ 106-99 win in game one, roaming the paint and denying Denver’s line up at will.

In the end his absence did not have a detrimental impact on the Timberwolves, as they grabbed a 61-35 halftime lead and led by 22 points entering the fourth quarter to leave the defending champions down 2-0 in the Western Conference semi-finals.

However, Arenas was unapologetic in calling out Gobert for missing the match over the special occasion.

”It’s a baby, bro. It’s gonna be there when you get back, we hope,” Arenas said on his Gil’s Arena show before Minnesota’s road win. “I’m just saying, the baby, whatever you think you about to do, he going to be asleep.”

Arenas, an 11-year veteran and father of four, said Gobert should have been there for his team.

“I get you want to be with your wife and smile and stuff, and your good NBA healthcare insurance, it’s because of you playing,” he said.