The French Connection: Gobert, Wemby put their friendship on hold for the playoffs
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- Rudy Gobert was asked about the physicality of the Spurs‑Timberwolves series after Victor Wembanyama’s elbow clip on Naz Reid, and he replied, “I don’t know. Ask him.”
- Victor Wembanyama called Rudy Gobert a role model, saying Gobert “has played a huge role in my journey” and inspired him.
- Gobert and Victor Wembanyama have a decade‑long friendship that began at a 2017 French youth tournament when Wembanyama was 13, but their text messages have been silent during the current playoff series as they focus on the games.
- Spurs are tied 2‑2 with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Game 5 scheduled for Tuesday in San Antonio.
- Rudy Gobert is aiming for his first NBA championship, while Victor Wembanyama pushes to amass early hardware, creating a competitive dynamic in the series.
Why it matters: The tied 2‑2 series sets up a decisive Game 5 on Tuesday, where a Spurs win could deliver Gobert his first NBA title and a Timberwolves victory could add another early accolade to Wembanyama’s résumé, shaping both players’ career narratives.
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