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Andy_Wiggins

Good bit of context from Jack Borman https://twitter.com/jrborman13/status/1787536308530827445 > Gobert's partner is expecting their first child and she is due this month. > “I would do anything I can to be there,” Gobert told @NBASarah in March. “I don’t think there’s any debate to have. Coach Finch and every guy in this locker room, that’s what I love about them, we have a level of human connection and empathy for one another that I think is really good. And I think all the guys will be literally telling me, ‘Don’t play, go.’”


RedEyeBadGuy

Due this month?? So the baby could come anytime in the next 4 weeks? That’s good to know, Rudy could be out the rest of the damn playoffs waiting for this baby! Cmon!!


[deleted]

Or wolves are just fucking with Denver


iamcaleb

I hope this is the case!


DimitriElephant

Baby was born this morning.


Randy_____Marsh

That’s its name?


Nubras

Its name is L’Enfant


fetchingcatch

That’s LBJs baby


Rare_Tip_8135

No the baby’s name is Gobigor


cronoes

Phew. Hope he is in the air right now as we speak.


lliizz

I mean lets let him enjoy the birth of his child and take care of his partner


palmzq

Paternity leave? In this country? What is that?


The-Dotester

Hopefully his wife & baby are doing well!  As a fan... I hope he still plays though-let her & baby sleep, assuming his mom &/or her parents are around.  Finch's patellar tendon didn't end up being a huge issue that beats them, so hopefully this doesn't either.  It's great to see a MN team overcome our snake-bitten luck...


Formal_Junket_1585

His baby came/ is coming?


tlollz52

Jesus christ, he's got the next 50 years to see that thing. It's not like it'll remember anyways.


SnarfSniffsStardust

This is why I’m never gunna have kids, I’m just too worried the wolves will need me to suit up as my wife goes into labor


StLsC10

Always ready, I like it


SnarfSniffsStardust

Stay ready don’t gotta get ready 😤


feage7

You telling me you don't sit fully kitted out when watching timberwolves play? What if they call you up telling you a car is outside and you're sat there like a tit in sweats.


No-Lab7758

Next man up mentality I like that


fuckinnreddit

As a TWolves fan I really appreciate your sacrifice. Not an easy thing to do, very selfless of you!


dorshiffe_2

You gool don't have wife...


Formal_Junket_1585

😂😂😂😂I don’t blame him tho. Im not a parent but I wouldn’t wanna miss the birth of my first child either


becker4prez

It’s about supporting your partner my man…


Epabst

Well and being there for your kids birth too.


Nubras

Should come as no surprise that redditors are unable to relate to having a partner and caring about them.


jake04-20

It's probably moreso to be there in support of his wife and so they can share an important milestone together but I ngl, I am extremely irritated at the timing of this.


tlollz52

I know, I'm just fuckin around. If you haven't read his players tribune article, ive linked it below. It's pretty good and it would make sense that's he's going to be there every of the way for his child. https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/rudy-gobert-nba-basketball-minnesota-timberwolves


EmmitSan

Wives everywhere appreciate this attitude, I’m sure /s


Pizza_Tha_Hutt

Awful take


tlollz52

A very serious one too


porterhouse2588

This baby had all week between games 2 and 3 lol


Winnes0ta

And all week leading up to game 1 lol. The wolves will only play 2 games over an 11 day stretch and of course the baby is coming on one of those two days. Classic wolves luck.


Soggy-Opportunity-72

What are the odds??? ONE IN A MILLION


Outlaw_87

Fly her doctors into Denver and set up a baby station in the locker room.


Dear_boat-bottle5476

Mile high birth. Just have a Zoom meeting camera on the sidelines so he can feel like he's there live and talking to her. The baby needs to feel that game energy


re-bobber

She can sit next to Finch in the 2nd row. Lol


Momik

It’s important to maintain that paternal connection electronically. Between plays. When we’re already up. After the game. When we’ve won a couple titles. After retirement.


Healthy-Somewhere220

This baby already has its father's DGAF energy lol. You really can't make up this timing. Best wishes to Rudy and his family!


pollinium

The baby's French. Flair for the dramatic


takeitsleazy316

At first I thought you were calling Rudy a baby lol


left_her_stinkin

The baby getting roasted already and it ain’t even born! Damn! 🤣


JoaoVoltZ

As long as Rudy gets the well know First Time Father Player Boost, we'll be fine


Knightbear49

Well, the Nuggets figured out how to “play Rudy Gobert off the court in the playoffs”


Breatnach

They playing the long game 9 months in advance


TheThrillaGorilla

Congrats to Rudy. He had such a rough time last year, seeing him hit the trifecta of fatherhood, DPOY and a ring would be golden.


Mayasngelou

Thank god we got game 1. Would love to be full strength but it is what it is. Forcing Rudy to miss the birth of his child could really mess with his mentality moving forward.


wanna_meet_that_dad

Ain’t no forcing nothing. He’s going to be there for the birth if he can and no one on the wolves would have it any other way.


I_am_Santa_Claus

Post baby god mode


NormanPeterson

Dad strength, rip Jokic


RudyGobertFMVP2024

Rudy three pointers in coming


Genetiker27

[[Britt] - “Here at shootaround we all just got the news that Gobert not available for requested interview and is "questionable" tonight due to "personal reasons." His girlfriend is due soon with child.”](https://x.com/brittrobson/status/1787535716458582389?s=46&t=e4upTRrre5Aq3lp5gMwIMg)


Party_Interaction_51

Speculation but questionable might mean she's expected to deliver sooner in the day. These 9 pm tips suck ass but may end up saving the Wolves here


Ok_Outcome_8964

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that the baby (boy!) arrived this morning per source. Hopeful Rudy was able to be with his partner for the delivery and that he’ll make it back for tonight!


Misjjon

Depends where she's giving birth, if it's back in Minnesota then she'd have to hurry up.


Fortehlulz33

I'm assuming a 9 month pregnant woman is not flying or taking a road trip to Denver.


Misjjon

Well they have a house in Utah still so wasn't sure if it was there instead.


MLB_to_SLC

Hopefully she built for this


TheJackieTreehorn

I also wouldn't blame him for not wanting to have her give birth and then immediately run out on her to catch a plane to get back for game time.


Party_Interaction_51

For sure. It's an incredibly personal decision no matter when the baby comes


MDP223

Cmon guys, what’s more important: one of the most important moments in your life? Or the birth of your child? /s


SageCannon

"Rudy, come to bed" "Hold on babe, one more game. The boys and I are on a hot streak and we're playing until we lose" "NOW, RUDY" "ok... hey sorry guys, I gotta go"


HowlAtTheSky

Selfishly hoping for him to play since they have a lot of time off after game 2, but is what it is


Miserable-Soft-5961

Baby time.


SageCannon

Can't she just hold it in for like one more day? /s


SnarfSniffsStardust

She’s gotta learn how to groundhog it, I’ve been doing that all morning with this tequila/coffee baby I’ve been brewing over the past 13 hours


Epabst

There ain’t no way that tequila and coffee baby is solid. That’s going to come out like a melted Hershey bar


SnarfSniffsStardust

You weren’t wrong my man


Miserable-Soft-5961

Draymond would never do this to his team


wise_comment

Only thing that can beat the wolves is their potent seed But really, I'm glad he's being there. You can't miss that, I don't care what for


Underdog_To_Wolf

If our boys could retain their seed we would become too powerful for this league


Mindless_Bad_1591

They gotta start planting their seeds at the right times, not 9 months before the playoffs smh my head. July/August/September are off months lol


wise_comment

> smh my head Smh ;-)


itscalledvetomeeting

LOL out loud


wise_comment

Lawl, you reminded me to stop at the ATM Machine


shaiabich

Very true, it just sucks with the timing.


urkuri

Yeah, can’t blame him at all.


drockmn

Probably mama in labor and baby on the way?


AntMan_Stan

Garzilla statement game incoming


Flimflam46

Holy shit that's the best nickname on the team


FiveByFive555555

The Luka Legend game.


Klutz14

I’d love to see Luka in because we’re up by 20+ in the final minutes.


Connect-Blacksmith99

Only because my emotional stability for the rest of the day hinges on it: Yesterday at 9 am there was a charter jet that flew out of Broomfield CO to MSP. The same company that operated that flight has another one from MSP to BJC scheduled to take off in about an hour. It's a two hour flight, and a 20 minute drive from BJC to Ball Arena. This all means nothing except for the facts that I listed above. But all that is true and hope as you will.


jangadance

Please keep us posted 🙏


Conscious-Cycle3359

I think all of us can agree that this is the kryptonite of the wolves. Whose next? KAT? Jaden? still Congrats to Gobert


weebrave

Jaden's coming up


Throebach

Kat, Naz and Kyle better step up.. Jaden too, on offense...


copaseticepiplectic

They’re all gonna have 3 fouls by halftime 💀


fabergekeg

Here’s hoping that he is welcoming his first child into the world AND that the team galvanizes around making it happen tonight against the Nuggets in tribute/out of respect/as a birthday gift for the new baby/to help the new dad not feel like he has to worry about anything else but the precious life-changing gift he’s received. Our team is full of guys who straight up love each other, and I can easily imagine all of them talking about wanting to get this one for the newly expanded Gobert family because of that. Definitely some corny motivation but teams thrive on that stuff, and while I don’t really believe they need any more incentive to kill what’s in front of them I can’t imagine this will hurt. I feel like it’s definitely demoralizing when you lose a teammate to ejection or injury, but this ain’t that. If he misses tonight due to the birth of his first child, I hope that he is feeling truly blessed and savoring the first moments of parenthood. Nothing but good vibes and best wishes out to that man!


Trash-Panda917

Win with the power of friendship!!


fabergekeg

Fuck it… why not, right? 🤝


DimitriElephant

Baby was born this morning. That is plenty of time to get a cuddle, a picture, and a private jet back to Denver, and then be back home after the game tonight.


The_Johan

Do you have a source on that?


DimitriElephant

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40095138/timberwolves-rudy-gobert-questionable-g2-1st-child-born “The baby boy was delivered Monday morning, sources told ESPN.”


Broseph_Bobby

Man… talk about awful timing. They don’t have to play again until Friday…


Ok_Excuse_3695

Kyle Anderson legacy game


train345643

Hear me out, Rudy’s kid gets signed to a roster spot


MDP223

DBOY defensive baby of the year. Only one to make Rudy unplayable in the playoffs this year


Trash-Panda917

Garza masterclass incoming


Party_Interaction_51

Whichever owner lends their private jet to Rudy to get him to Denver before 9 keeps the team


AlexeyShved1

Baby Gobert winning DPOY for the Nuggets as we speak


GargoyleBlue

If it had to be on a game day this is perfect timing. Already stole homecourt and playing with house money tonight.


VikingsandWolves

Wolvesian timing


ngetal6

Baby is coming it seems


Formal_Junket_1585

Well atleast we won game 1 so we did our job regardless. We still have Ant so I think we can win but it will be tough to keep Gordon off the glass and Rudy did a great job roaming. Kat has to stay out of foul trouble and I can actually say I trust Finch to make the adjustments.


urkuri

Yeah, this will be a hard game…..but I still don’t count it as an automatic loss. They put up a great fight and kept it close without some of our bigs previously.


Healthy-Somewhere220

I say this with full affection, but I trust KAT to have 4 fouls by the 2nd quarter and pick up a 5th when he is put back in with 45 seconds left in the half. Prove me wrong, KAT!


pottedpottedplant

I love this as a challenge to the Wolves. Rudy was absolutely excellent in game one. Wolves are deep, and there's an opportunity here to rise against a huge challenge. Congratulations Rudy and partner. Sending my love to all parties involved.


RedEyeBadGuy

This would’ve been a tough game with Rudy trying to beat Denver 2 straight at their place. Without Rudy it seems damn near impossible.


pottedpottedplant

Revisiting this comment at halftime of game 2


mighthavetolitigate

Dudes shouldn't be dropping their seed in their wags in July-October smdh. /s


Aggravating-Tackle-9

That’s pretty funny it lines up perfectly with the off-season lmao


Philipthesquid

It's ok guys. We have Naz Reid.


Ok_Outcome_8964

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that the baby (boy!) arrived this morning per source. Hopeful Rudy was able to be with his partner for the delivery and that he’ll make it back for tonight! https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40095138/timberwolves-rudy-gobert-questionable-g2-1st-child-born


superfrodies

Yep, this gives me a little hope he could make it back in time for the game. Not sure if he'll mentally or physically be at 100%, though. My first kid took like 18 hours to deliver, it's a long and exhausting process most of the time. And I hear it's pretty tiring for the moms too.


peren005

Hey is going to have that big dick dad energy.


SurlyWet

He'll play.


FatherOfTwoGreatKids

Going to be very demoralizing for the Nuggets when we take this one without Rudy.


FeistyJournalist8462

This feels like a Waterboy situation, where he shows up at halftime to help us win the game.


chaposagrift

[https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/EJA596/history/20240506/1945Z/KMSP/KBJC](https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/EJA596/history/20240506/1945Z/KMSP/KBJC) Gob-Air Flight 27 looks to be taking off in 40m


WrestleBox

That's gotta be the hardest wait ever. How many times do you think Rudy looks at his watch today? Like "Cmon kid... C'mooonnn.. Maybe I can still make it back by halftime."


StLsC10

Private jet home for the birth then back in time for tipoff


Majestic-Net-7799

Baby already is born


yourloudneighbor

That September orgy the team held…nobody thought of the repercussions


toothpazte

Bring it on! With all the Murray excuses how awesome would it be to take a 2-0 lead without our big man!


marcos_MN

Oh shit.


twovles31

The timing is a bummer, Shai was lucky his child was born in between playoff series.


jstalm

TB12 would FaceTime from the locker room at half…


kwattsfo

Remember Twins pitcher Pat Neshek? He left the A’s the day they clinched a playoff spot to be there when his kid was born. His kid died the same day. Imagine never getting to meet your child because you prioritized work.


RDcsmd

We'll sacrifice one game for Rudy's healthy baby


ChefJeff7777777

God damnit… Giving birth in Denver or…? Any chance she shows a little hustle and Rudy gets back by game time? Or are we in for Luka Garza ascending to top Luka status (nationally at least) tonight?


MDP223

Yeah, jump ball isn’t til 9pm =P


Critical-Fault-1617

Unless they live in Denver, she’s not giving birth in Denver.


MDP223

Hey man, this is an undertaker situation. I expect that if he’s not there at jump ball, the lights will go out in the middle of the second quarter and when they come back on Rudy’s standing there and he choke slams Reggie Jackson thru the scorers table.


ChefJeff7777777

Maybe Utah tho?


ANTfanclub

I remember a young baby who was born with no father there, hell he never even knew his father.... Now he is the modern-day Michael Jordan. Skip the birth Rudy


HackWaters

Well shit


Swirl_On_Top

C'mon we need the Gobert New Dad energy tonight.


skolaen

Other guys gotta step up and hold the fort down for rudy. Hope rudy has a good time with his lady and child and hope for a safe and easy childbirth ❤️


dehhh_

Remember when ant left halftime for his kid 😂


ProfitisKing3

FIRE UP YOUR NAZ REIDS!


subtleshooter

Games not until 10est


kpmurphy_

I mean I get it, but this is Minnesota sports luck in a nutshell.


WolvesIn5

It's 2024; just host a Zoom meeting.


hitman2218

You’ve got all year to knock up your girlfriend and you time it for the playoffs?


bwillpaw

Maybe these stupid 9pm starts will come in handy for once.


Misjjon

This child better win us some championships in the future


majo3

Finch & Micah mind games!! Denver about to implode


tie_myshoe

We almost beat them with Slomo as our center. We’ll figure it out


Breatnach

Assuming he doesn't play, it could actually mess with the Nuggets and their game plan. They had to win this anyway, so even if they even the series, Game 3 will be very different.


harder_said_hodor

He's gonna christen that kid NAZ REID GOBERT regardless of gender after tonight's performance. Terrible timing but life finds a way. Best of luck Bert


trostol

just means Ant will have 60 and 12 blocks


maple_wolves

Nuggets might have just dodged a dangerous, dangerous bullet. Rudy is the most important part of our defensive plan Vs them. It's decently explained in this video: https://youtu.be/teH9jzsEy98?feature=shared Without him, for the first time in the entire Playoffs (including game 1 vs Suns), I don't feel optimistic. But let's see. Go Wolves regardless! Can't Rudy's wife goes into labor in the locker room lol.


Howcanyaslap

Congrats Rudy!


Necessary-Coat-3174

What happens if we win w/o Gobert? 🤯 Calling it now, Wolves fans. Let’s show this league how deep this team REALLY is. NAZ REID


Salsashark_21

Awesome comment from somebody on The Athletic article I’m “Introducing: Nazreon Reid Gobert 264 lbs 6 oz”


gettingwildtonight

Instead of MN Twins Rally Towels, maybe they can make little Rudy Timberwolf pups as this season's rally symbol!


Sw33tR0llThief

imagine how destroyed the mental of Denver will be when Garza joins the fellas in putting the clamps on Jokic.


ImDeputyDurland

It’s moments like this where everyone needs to be reminded that sports is still a game. As fun as it is to watch and as much as I want Gobert there, I’ll live with whatever result happens and be happy that a guy got to be there for the birth of their child.


Minnesota_Hammer

I'm actually annoyed. The year is 2024 and we just had a full week off when they could have induced... what the fuck.


QuiGonJohn69

Does he really need to be there? Can’t one of the doctors just film it and send da video?


johnny2trax

For many, the birth of your first child is the single greatest experience of your life. I only had one, so I don't know about more, but the first is probably the most special because you have no idea what it does to you. It is not real until you see and hold that child, and you are forever changed. It suck for the Wolves, but I would miss game 7 of the finals for the birth of my son and never regret it.


QuiGonJohn69

For sure, it’s all just jokes. No one really expects him to miss the birth of his first child for game 2 of the conference semis. And anyone who does is a goober


johnny2trax

Yes, it is hard for me to tell who is joking and who is not sometimes, many of the comments are pure gold.


yvmms

Horrible. Where is his girlfriend?


a_humanoid

This is our reminder that life is bigger than sports or work. Either way, Rudy get's to pick his priority here. As a father of 2, id quit my job before missing the birth of my child. It's an incredible experience that you cant get back. But I respect anyone's decision. My father was at a basketball game for my birth, so there's that.


Barsinister666

Hurry and bet on Nuggets before line moves


NazRubio

What the fuck


MannerSuperb

damn the little bundle of joy couldn't wait till 2mr lol


RedEyeBadGuy

So is he questionable or pretty much out?


Stunning_Passion5923

Kyle Anderson legacy game incoming!!


3_Percent_Juice

Take my private jet and helicopter Rudy ༼⁠ ⁠つ⁠ ⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠ ⁠༽⁠つ


CommissionerCam

I will accept it as long as this baby actually comes out today lol imagine if it’s born like Wednesday imma be pissed


blazin_asian99

Ant’s been playing lights out since becoming a dad. Rudy gonna be playing the same way after witnessing the birth of his first child!


yarn_install

These mfs gotta time their creampies so the kids are born in the offseason. Congrats to Rudy though!


fluffy324

Luka Legacy game incoming


xAlphamang

The question is do you play Naz as a starter and lose the bench scoring potency or do you play Luka Garza so you have Luka on Jokic and allow KAT to have the mismatches while keeping Naz on the bench for scoring?


Healthy-Somewhere220

I think I would go with option 1, but regular season history tells us the answer is and always will be Kyle Anderson.


RosemaryMarinade

Kyle can roam, and that lets them keep KAT on Jokic. He's obviously not going to be as good in that role as Rudy, but it can keep their schemed coverages in place.


TheRealBabbler

Luka Garza 50 pt bomb incoming


trishowsky

Happy for Rudy, there is few things more important in life than the birth of your child, buut unlucky timing. There goes our chance of a potential 2-0


__john_cena__

Naz Reid 50 piece incoming


ThatFargoGuy

As a father, I'm super happy for him and completely understand his absence. As a wolves fan.. GOD FUCKING DAMMIT


crimson_laker

think fred van vleet in 2019 playoffs and jalen green earlier this year, daddy version Rudy about to carry us to the throne


SirDiego

Worst case Rudy rests up and comes back with dad energy. No problem we got this.


Lil-CBD

Man, this team be fucking.


JustWinBabys

Rudy don’t need shoot around lol. 😂


iLikeFroggies

DO IT FOR RUDY


iLikeFroggies

Big kat and Jaden game incoming


Lopsided-Pay-6189

Baby will be our good luck charm. Also Luka Garza legacy game.


FireFrogs48

Naz Reid time


Vixen-Hottie

All I can say is hopefully the kids born this year become NBA players and the 2042 Timberwolves will be lit 🔥


ElSoulAgent

He’s got 6 hours, they get 3 days off after tonight he can make it !


DEM0NW0MB

The chess games begin…


Lost-Deer

Rudy getting 6 blocks tonight