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Rudy Gobert's Zero Low Post Game

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Can someone explain to me why after 6 years in the NBA and being paid $100+ million, Rudy still refuses to develop himself ANY kind of low post game? Watching him shoot hooks in NBA or FIBA games (as sparingly as it happens) is as painful an experience as there is. He seems incapable of scoring literally beyond 3 ft.

Recently in FIBA, the ball WAS thrown down low to him a couple times, but it seems obvious he's clueless about the necessity to dribble once, maybe twice and make his move quick before the defense can load up or he's called for a 3 sec violation.

One of Rudy's limitations is his inability to punish smaller centers, or forwards that have switched onto him. I know this is the new NBA, and bigs posting up in the paint is not really a thing anymore, but isn't that still just fundamental basketball? Why has it been so difficult for Rudy to develop that???
 
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Can someone explain to me why after 6 years in the NBA and being paid $20+ million, Rudy still refuses to give himself ANY kind of low post game? Watching him shoot hooks in NBA or FIBA games (as sparingly as it happens) is as painful an experience as there is. He seems incapable of scoring literally beyond 3 ft.

Recently in FIBA, the ball WAS thrown down low to him a couple times, but it seems obvious he's clueless about the necessity to dribble once, maybe twice and make his move quick before the defense can load up or he's called for a 3 sec violation.

One of Rudy's limitations is his inability to punish smaller centers, or forwards that have switched onto him. I know this is the new NBA, and bigs posting up in the paint is not really a thing anymore, but isn't that still just fundamental basketball? Why has it been so difficult for Rudy to develop that???
It's not a particularly valuable skill in the NBA, and our coaching staff hasn't asked him to add it to his game.

Seems pretty obvious.
 
Can someone explain to me why after 6 years in the NBA and being paid $20+ million, Rudy still refuses to give himself ANY kind of low post game? Watching him shoot hooks in NBA or FIBA games (as sparingly as it happens) is as painful an experience as there is. He seems incapable of scoring literally beyond 3 ft.

Recently in FIBA, the ball WAS thrown down low to him a couple times, but it seems obvious he's clueless about the necessity to dribble once, maybe twice and make his move quick before the defense can load up or he's called for a 3 sec violation.

One of Rudy's limitations is his inability to punish smaller centers, or forwards that have switched onto him. I know this is the new NBA, and bigs posting up in the paint is not really a thing anymore, but isn't that still just fundamental basketball? Why has it been so difficult for Rudy to develop that???

#1... you can seal the small guy off and get a dunk, but only if there is space... if the weak side help is playing off it is a tough pass to lob in.

#2 those plays take a while to develop and you get a three second call. As well as hold up the offense because all the driving lanes are closed off.

#3 Guys are allowed to murder in the post... its annoying but it's why Rudy could establish position on a guy like Tucker or Green and they are allowed to get below his center of gravity and just move him or even as he's going up for the shot... it is almost never called. It isn't just about strength.

Here is the other deal... you don't think he works or is willing to do it? That ************* will do anything to win and has worked his *** off.
 
Can someone explain to me why after 6 years in the NBA and being paid $20+ million, Rudy still refuses to give himself ANY kind of low post game? Watching him shoot hooks in NBA or FIBA games (as sparingly as it happens) is as painful an experience as there is. He seems incapable of scoring literally beyond 3 ft.

Recently in FIBA, the ball WAS thrown down low to him a couple times, but it seems obvious he's clueless about the necessity to dribble once, maybe twice and make his move quick before the defense can load up or he's called for a 3 sec violation.

One of Rudy's limitations is his inability to punish smaller centers, or forwards that have switched onto him. I know this is the new NBA, and bigs posting up in the paint is not really a thing anymore, but isn't that still just fundamental basketball? Why has it been so difficult for Rudy to develop that???
I got crucified when I made a similar post like this last year. I totally agree

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