While some NBA players may consider Rudy Gobert to be overrated, his partner, Julia Bonilla, vehemently disagrees and passionately defended the Minnesota Timberwolves star on social media. The results of an anonymous player survey conducted by The Athletic revealed that 11 out of 81 participants believe the three-time Defensive Player of the Year is not as impressive as some may think.
Upon learning of the criticism directed at Gobert, Bonilla, who is expecting a child with him, took to Instagram to express her frustration and support for her partner. Despite the scrutiny, she made it clear that she stands by Gobert, especially as he competes in the playoffs with the Timberwolves.
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Bonilla defends Gobert
In her post, Bonilla expressed pride in Gobert’s accomplishments and offered encouragement, emphasizing their son’s admiration for his father.
“My partner is the most dedicated, focused, hard-working person I have ever met,” Bonilla said.
“He hasn’t stolen anything from anyone and deserves all the respect for his determination and commitment to his career.
“It’s hard for me to stay quiet in front of so much stupidity, disrespect and nonsense,” she added. “I am so proud of the person he is — fair, a great teammate, with a good heart and a strong mind.”
Despite any negative opinions, Gobert‘s achievements speak for themselves, as evidenced by his nomination as a finalist for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award once again this season.
