Rudy Gobert: Scoring first three-pointer felt like shedding his ‘virginity’

That’s one approach to put it.

Minnesota Timberwolves heart Rudy Gobert acquired a bit private after scoring his first-ever three-pointer on the skilled stage whereas taking part in for the French nationwide workforce Wednesday in opposition to Montenegro.

“Tonight, I really feel like I misplaced my virginity,” the four-time All-NBA participant stated after his workforce’s 80-69 win, in line with the workforce’s official account on X, previously often known as Twitter, which posted the quote in French.

Gobert lined up on the high of the arc for an inbound go from underneath the basket.

Because the Frenchman launched the ball, the group was oohing with suspense in Montpellier, France — and followers roared with pleasure when it fell by way of they internet.

Nicolas Batum, the Los Angeles Clippers ahead, is Gobert’s teammate on the French nationwide workforce.

After sharing video of Gobert’s bucket on X, Batum had a bit of enjoyable at his teammate’s expense.

“These scouting (sic) report about to be completely different,” Batum wrote with a laughing emoji.

Gobert, 31, who’s preparing for his eleventh NBA season, is best identified for his three Defensive Participant of the 12 months awards.

The three-time All-Star has but to hit a three-pointer within the NBA, lacking all 14 of his makes an attempt over the course of his profession.

The 7-foot-1 heart has essentially the most factors (8,531) with no three-pointer during the last NBA 10 seasons, according to StatMuse.

However Gobert can nonetheless refill the stat sheet.

He averaged 13.4 factors, 11.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per recreation final season.

The Timberwolves completed the 2022-23 season with a 42-40 document and entered the playoffs because the No. 8 seed within the Western Convention.

Minnesota’s playoff run ended with a first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets, who went on to win the NBA title.