Twitter destroys Gobert Following France's Elimination

Entering the FIBA World Cup after coming off an Olympic silver medal and featuring NBA talents such as Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum, and Evan Fournier, France was expected to make a run at winning the entire tournament hosted in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Unfortunately, they have underachieved and have become one of the first teams eliminated at this year's tournament after back-to-back defeats in the group stage to Canada and Latvia.

France has been eliminated from the World Cup pic.twitter.com/2iiNUc64Qd— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 27, 2023

Their first game resulted in a blowout loss of 95-65 to the Canadian side led by Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Although this may be the best Canadian National side ever assembled, France was expected to be competitive in that game.

Their second game, however, was much worse as they were beaten 88-86 by the underdog nation Latvia, who were missing their main star Kristaps Porzingis due to injury.


France still has one game left to play against Lebanon, but because of their two defeats already, this game will have little meaning as they are already eliminated from progressing to the group stage. After their elimination, NBA Twitter has reacted harshly and placed blame on their star player, Rudy Gobert, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Brook Lopez is better than Rudy Gobert, accept it https://t.co/6SG1bc5sMO— BrookMuse (@BrookLMuse) August 27, 2023

That's what happens when you have Rudy Gobert leading your team— ⁸ (@8forMVP) August 27, 2023

Rudy Gobert's own country don't even trust him https://t.co/ryVISx1bCa pic.twitter.com/EzAEQzQ9ib— zach 🍢 (@Cantguardzach2) August 27, 2023

Rudy Gobert gotta be the fakest star player ever. Put a 7 foot tall traffic cone in the paint and it would have more offensive production.

Bro just lost to LATVIA 💀— Jefe Hammers (@JefeHammers) August 27, 2023

Can't believe a team led by Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier and Nic Batum flamed out in a basketball tournament, gonna need some time to digest this.— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) August 27, 2023

Now we don't have to watch Rudy Gobert play ball until October pic.twitter.com/XKIZS7aLis— Stan Him Boomer Sooner (Hunter Harjo) (@hunterharjo7) August 27, 2023

Remember when some Mavs fans hyped up Rudy Gobert and wanted him in Dallas? The dude is so overrated at this point, it's embarrassing.— SLO HOOPS FAN 🇸🇮 (@SloHoopsFan) August 27, 2023

France is gone? 😭
Rudy Gobert has 2 first round exits in the same year 😭 https://t.co/ciuZZBwbue— Big stepper 🚶 (@cryptic_dave_) August 27, 2023

It's time to have a honest conversation about Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/5ut0TQQsIf— NewMediaSports (@NewMediaSports_) August 27, 2023

They put all that focus on Gobert shooting 3s just to get eliminated early 🤣 https://t.co/kYVrMRq1s8— D Lee (@Velvethoop10) August 27, 2023

Not surprised with that bum on the team 🤣🤣 https://t.co/l0WFVCD0Bn— Da Peace God 🐾 (@ODawgfrmdaWest) August 27, 2023

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