Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reportedly broke up with his pregnant girlfriend at the start of the NBA playoffs, telling her to move out of his home and take their one-year-old son with her.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are enjoying a strong playoff run, reaching the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year. However, the journey hasn’t been as smooth off the court for one of their stars.
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert
MIN: 32.62
PTS: 11.68 (66.24%)
REB: 10.74
As: 1.6
ST: 0.75
BL: 1.41
TO: 1.2
GM: 81
According to TMZ, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reportedly split from his pregnant girlfriend at the start of the NBA playoffs, asking her to move out of his home and take their one-year-old son with her.
Gobert later addressed the reports and ongoing speculation by releasing a thoughtful and personal statement on his Instagram Stories, aiming to clarify the situation and ask for privacy during this difficult time.
"Julia and I are currently in the painful process of redefining our coparenting relationship," Gobert, wrote in an Instagram Story statement on Friday. "Being a father is one of the most profound and meaningful experiences I will get to live. It is one of my most important life purposes and will be so forever."
"I’m fully committed to keep supporting the well-being of all the people that I care about," he added. "I’m asking everyone to please refrain from speculation and respect our privacy in these difficult times."
Despite the personal turmoil, Gobert has remained steady on the court. He’s averaging 9.6 rebounds, 8.9 points, and 1.3 blocks per game in the playoffs, continuing to be a key contributor to Minnesota’s success.
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