Anonymous Star Claims $110 Million Player Has ‘Most Punchable Face’ in NBA

Former WNBA player Swin Cash claims Rudy Gobert’s face “punchable" after Blake Griffin’s statement.

Anonymous Star Claims $110 Million Player Has ‘Most Punchable Face’ in NBA

Rudy Gobert (Image via FirstSportz)

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It was a tough outing for Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Coming off a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, the Wolves saw their four-match winning streak end with a disappointing 146-134 loss in a rematch at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

It was a high-scoring match that saw both teams shooting the ball with high efficiency and volume. The loss saw the Wolves drop to fourth in the Western Conference standings with a 25-14 record, while the Cavs finally broke into the top-six of the Eastern Conference standings in a tough season so far, and the win improved their record to 22-18.

Rudy Gobert was the only one of the ten starters from both teams to not record double-digit points. There have been debates regarding Gobert’s importance in the teams he plays for due to his lack of offensive weapons. The center is a liability in offense and is not known for his ball-handling skills. However, his defensive prowess can never be questioned.

The Frenchman is a defensive menace on the court and is a renowned shot blocker. With four Defensive Player of the Year awards to his name, Gobert is tied with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most awards. During his time in the NBA, Gobert has been a target for many of his opponents especially another former DPOY winner Draymond Green who is known for taking shots at the Wolves center.

Former WNBA icon Swin Cash joined Steve Nash and Blake Griffin on NBA on Prime for the Wolves-Cavs clash. During a discussion about Gobert, Swin said:

I remember talking to a player, and I asked the same question. I’m like, what’s going on with Rudy? Why don’t people like him? And he literally just said he has a punchable face.

Gobert has been on the receiving end of a lot of punches and blows throughout his time in the NBA. He has gotten into brawls on the court with several opponents over the years and the French center has never backed away from a fight.

Rudy Gobert’s performances have gone unnoticed this season

Drafted by the Utah Jazz as the 27th pick in the 2013 NBA draft, Gobert spent nine seasons in Utah before being traded to the Wolves in 2022. Currently in his fourth season with the Wolves and 13th season in the NBA, Gobert is playing some of the best basketball of his career. The metrics are off the charts for the man in the middle of the Wolves’ defense.

Rudy Gobert (Image via Bleacher Report)
Rudy Gobert (Image via Bleacher Report)

He is well known for his defensive contributions but it is his improvements in offense that has been a surprise to many this season. He has started to perform a lot better in the attacking third and is doing it at both ends of the floor. Anchoring one of the best defenses in the league has made him a strong contender for another DPOY award, which would be a record-breaking fifth DPOY title.

While Gobert is still limited in offense, he leads the NBA in field goal percentage, converting a career-high 72.0 percent of his shots. But his ability to catch, control, and finish around the rim has taken a significant leap this season – an area that has plagued him throughout his career. The 33-year-old is currently averaging 11.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 blocks. It is just the second time in his career that Gobert is averaging more assists than blocks in a season.

Anthony Edwards on his offensive growth this season

The Wolves have been one of the best teams in the league since Thanksgiving Day, and it is largely due to the performances of their star man, Anthony Edwards. Edwards has shown significant growth in his offensive game this year, largely thanks to the help he received from Michael Jordan in the offseason. Edwards is scoring a career-high 29.1 points per game this season.

Edwards was asked about the growth of his midrange game this season in his post-match locker-room interview. He said:

Just getting in the gym. Just working. That’s all I can say. When they got shot-blockers in the game, I probably lean on it (midrange shot) a little bit more. So just stopping and pulling up, it’s a comfortable shot for me now, I couldn’t say that probably a couple of years ago.

The Wolves guard is shooting at 47% from the midrange this season, up from 39% last season. His consistent performances this campaign have seen him be a top-10 contender for league MVP in the 2025-26 season. If he keeps this going and the Wolves can earn a high seeding in the Western Conference, Edwards will have an outside chance of winning his maiden MVP title.

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