The NBA sure loves its pettiness, and the rivalry between
Russell Westbrook and Rudy Gobert is one that best exemplifies it.
During Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves, Westbrook openly mocked Gobert for air balling a pair of free throws, asking a fan to capture his reaction in real time.
“He’s shooting right now?” Westbrook could be heard asking on the bench with his back turned to Gobert.
Once Gobert air-balled for the second time from the charity stripe,
Westbrook began jumping for joy.
“Two times, bro!” Westbrook gestured, signaling Gobert’s
free throw woes. As expected, the fan-captured video went viral on social
media.
