Shaquille O'Neal made the headlines again by firing shots at Rudy Gobert. This has become a regular occurrence between Shaq and the Frenchman, as the three-time Finals MVP is a notable critic of Gobert. It even reached a point where O'Neal said he would wear a dress to the Hall of Fame ceremony if Gobert is indeed inducted after he retires from the NBA.
Despite Shaq's Protests, Rudy Gobert Will Be In The Hall Of Fame originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Shaquille O'Neal made the headlines again by firing shots at Rudy Gobert. This has become a regular occurrence between Shaq and the Frenchman, as the three-time Finals MVP is a notable critic of Gobert.
It even reached a point where O'Neal said he would wear a dress to the Hall of Fame ceremony if Gobert is indeed inducted after he retires from the NBA. Many basketball fans would argue that he has to choose which dress to wear because Gobert should be a surefire Hall of Fame member.
Starting in 2013, Gobert has been fantastic in his NBA career. With the Utah Jazz, he was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, an achievement worthy of being named to the Hall of Fame. However, he added one more to that tally with a fourth DPOY award with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Apart from his achievements in the NBA, Gobert is also a national icon for France's basketball team. Combining his achievements in the NBA and international basketball, Gobert does not need an NBA championship to fully validate his career as worthy of being in the Hall of Fame, as he has already proven himself.
Gobert Is Worthy Of Being In The Hall of Fame
Despite Shaq's protests, it will be hard to deny Gobert a spot in the Hall of Fame. He is one of the sport's best defenders. Some people might want to point out his offensive game, but he has great efficiency with that due to his awareness of his role.
I mean Gobert’s a lock for the HOF so I guess he’ll be there https://t.co/vkoyCsqaFW
— 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆 🌩 (@Three_Cone) July 25, 2025
Anyone can see that he deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame by looking at his resume. The four Defensive Player of the Year award victories have only been achieved by two others, Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. Both of those players are in the Hall of Fame, which means Gobert should also follow their footsteps.
Yes, Gobert might be polarizing for some people, but his resume is undeniable. Despite Shaq making some noise, it will be hard to deny Gobert an achievement he rightfully deserves and has earned.
Gobert Still Has A Lot Of Gas In The Tank
Amidst all the attention on Gobert and his potential Hall of Fame induction, people are not thinking about how he still has a lot of gas left in the tank. At 33, Gobert will want to keep playing for a while, and the Timberwolves are the perfect spot for him.
“Rudy Gobert is going to be a Hall of Famer… Shaq you 1,000% will be wearing a dress”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 26, 2025
Richard Jefferson can't wait to see Shaquille O’Neal in a dress when Rudy Gobert makes the Hall of Fame 😂
(via @RoadTrippinPod)
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They trust him to be their defensive anchor, and since he does not need to play with elite athletics, he has a home for a long while. He can also help with the development of Joan Beringer, his fellow French prodigy from the 2025 NBA Draft.
As the Timberwolves continue to improve, Gobert will play a massive role. He is the team's most reliable defender, and he will strengthen the team with his rim protection and elite defensive instincts.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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