Rudy Gobert’s partner, Julia Bonilla, has defended him against anonymous NBA players who voted him as the most overrated player in the league. Bonilla praised Gobert’s dedication, work ethic, and character, stating that he deserves respect for his achievements. She also expressed pride in his NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalist nomination.
In a recent poll conducted by The Athletic, NBA players weighed in on their most overrated and underrated counterparts. Derrick White and Jalen Williams tied as the most underrated players, while Rudy Gobert and Jordan Poole topped the overrated list.
In the NBA’s annual anonymous player poll, Rudy Gobert has been voted the most overrated player in the league by 13.6% of his peers. Washington’s Bradley Beal (8.6%) and Atlanta’s Trae Young (7.4%) round out the top three. The selection highlights a disconnect between Gobert’s perception in the media and his actual statistical performance.
