NBA Star Rudy Gobert Calls Out Shaquille O'Neal In Viral Social Media Post

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert sent a message to Shaquille O'Neal.

Mar 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts late in the second half against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Rudy Gobert is one of the best players in the NBA.

However, he has gotten a lot of criticism from current (and former) NBA players, following him winning his fourth Defensive Player of The Year Award.

Recently, Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal called him the worst NBA player (in an interview with Complex).

Shaq named his pick for the Worst NBA Player of All Time… 😶 pic.twitter.com/tsEqJFl2qP

— Complex (@Complex) September 4, 2024

The clip went viral.

Gobert has now responded to O'Neal with a message (that also went viral).

His post had over 9,000 likes and 600,000 impressions in one hour.

Gobert wrote: "It is sad to see someone that has accomplished as much as you did @SHAQ both in sport and business still be triggered by another man’s finances and accomplishments. I get the entertainment part but unlike other folks, you don’t need that stuff to stay relevant."

It is sad to see someone that has accomplished as much as you did @SHAQ both in sport and business still be triggered by another man’s finances and accomplishments. I get the entertainment part but unlike other folks, you don’t need that stuff to stay relevant. https://t.co/KPHs2VmfIb

— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) September 5, 2024

Many fans reacted in the comments.

Via @jazzwithtaz: "Shaq is a pathetic bully. You are an inspiration, Rudy. Your career speaks for itself. As does Shaquille’s insecurity and narcissism. Truly sad he feels the need to slander a fellow hall of famer out of bitterness and jealousy."

Shaq is a pathetic bully. You are an inspiration, Rudy. Your career speaks for itself. As does Shaquille’s insecurity and narcissism. Truly sad he feels the need to slander a fellow hall of famer out of bitterness and jealousy.

— Brendan Taz Cannon (@jazzwithtaz) September 5, 2024

Via @mjolley22: "I can’t wait for Shaq to give the speech at Rudy’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony."

I can’t wait for Shaq to give the speech at Rudy’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

— Michael Jolley (@mjolley22) September 5, 2024

Via @TheBMax: "No player is perfect. But as a Jazz fan, I remain a Rudy stan for life. Every one of your teams has been better with you on it."

No player is perfect. But as a Jazz fan, I remain a Rudy stan for life. Every one of your teams has been better with you on it.

— Brian Maxwell (@TheBMax) September 5, 2024

Via @BronGotGame: "Why they always picking on you Rudy smh"

Why they always picking on you Rudy smh

— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) September 5, 2024

Via @30problemz: "4 defensive player of the year awards and you get cooked every year in the playoffs"

4 defensive player of the year awards and you get cooked every year in the playoffs

— 30🅿️roblemz (@30problemz) September 5, 2024