Should Gobert get fined or disciplined

[dc]

Like most people, I think Gobert acted like a moron, but I don't see any reason for the league to fine/discipline him.

[Froob]

The man will likely always be remembered for this. That's his biggest punishment.

This is the correct answer

[SCTwins]

6 months from now everyone supporting the notion of this thread will feel like an idiot.

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[SCTwins]

Come on man... like most things, it didnt get real until the virus hit home.

Most ppl didnt take any of it seriously because of the lack of information/relevancy to the issue.

It’s one thing to “not take any of it seriously”, it’s another to go out of your way to do what he did. Can’t imagine being the reporter’s who’s microphones and recorders were on that podium.

Should have his reputation tarnished.

Get a grip dude.

There is better than a 99% chance everyone in the room will be fine, even if they get it.

[2LeTTeRS]

I wouldn't be so quick to say no. According to the statement released by the Jazz, prior to being tested for the corona virus Rudy knew he was sick to the point that he was tested for strep throat and the flu. If it can be proven that he was already exhibiting symptoms prior to the stunt he pulled I don't think a suspension would be out of hand.

[kingr]

I see people joke like this all the time when they don't think they have any serious issues. It's pretty normal in my opinion. So no. Now had he known he was infected and did this, that would be another story. It's stupid in hindsight.

[eminence]

I don't mind a fine at all, the NBA fines dudes all the time and for worse reason (and Gobert is absolutely loaded, I feel no pain for a multi-millionaire paying a fine). Past a fine and it would be a disproportionate penalty imo.

[AssistRubio]

Why would anyone be against him getting a fine?

He acted like a complete child. He was irresponsible and just flat out dumb.

[carlquincy]

I can imagine being those reporters. They were complaining about having to stand away from Rudy. At that time, they only cared that their access was being restricted. Look back at what they were saying at the time.

Rudy was showing the reporters that he was with them. With hindsight, yes everyone was not taking it seriously. But these gross misinterpretations of the situation and manufactured malicious intent causes real damage.

Many of us are in a situation just like Rudy is. We have the virus but are unaware. We just don’t have him as an example. Instead of making villains out of those infected, use them as an example of how we can be better. Like I said, there many who have the virus and are unaware.

If you’re going to go after anyone, go after those who are responsible for our lack of testing. People are going to keep spreading the virus if they don’t know they have it.

The touching microphones is so trivial in the first place. Gobert was playing basketball games, breathing, sweating, and making contact with people without knowing he was infected. That’s the situation we have to prevent, because it can happen to any of us. Unless you’re self quarantined with no symptoms at all, you are at risk of doing the same as Gobert.

Pathetic. Stop equating your own ignorance and lack of social responsibility to those who are cautious since COVID-19 broke out.

[TheNewEra]

The ppl defending Gobert is laughable had someone like kyrie irving done this there would be 50+ page threads roasting the **** out of him and the title of this thread would be "should irving be permanently banned or locked up in prison."

This topic has been brutal and the first few pages of excuses are beyond ridiculous

What makes it worse are the constant people trying to find a way to blame Mitchell in this regardless of reports and what they have seen. This feels a lot like colorism of some form with the way Mitchell has been dismissed in all this and even blamed when he was a complete professional

[TheNewEra]

No. What he did was silly, and it's certainly easy to say he got hoisted on his own petard, but no. You don't fine people for this, that's ridiculous.

If he knew he was infected and did this, obviously that's totally different.

You don’t fine someone during pandemic for reckless behavior on multiple situations with one even on video? He should be fined and suspended

[Tim Kempton]

[rtiff68]

The ppl defending Gobert is laughable had someone like kyrie irving done this there would be 50+ page threads roasting the **** out of him and the title of this thread would be "should irving be permanently banned or locked up in prison."

This topic has been brutal and the first few pages of excuses are beyond ridiculous

What makes it worse are the constant people trying to find a way to blame Mitchell in this regardless of reports and what they have seen. This feels a lot like colorism of some form with the way Mitchell has been dismissed in all this and even blamed when he was a complete professional

This post is pure nonsense.

“People are trying to find a way to blame Mitchell?” Where are all of these people? I saw two posts in this thread that asked “what if Mitchell gave it to Gobert?”

That’s it.

The vast majority of the posts basically all say the same thing: Gobert did something childish, took heat for it, and apologized. Let’s move on.”

...and you try to accuse people of colorism/racism? You should be ashamed of yourself. There’s real racism on this planet, and then there’s things like your post— virtue signaling nonsense and interjecting racial bias where there is none.

[Ruzious]

Bottom line - he was stupid, but we don't know for sure what he did caused any damage, and he assumed he didn't have it.

And he apologized.

Fwiw, my first reaction was this guy needs to go away, but I've already forgiven him.

[TheNewEra]

I wouldn't be so quick to say no. According to the statement released by the Jazz, prior to being tested for the corona virus Rudy knew he was sick to the point that he was tested for strep throat and the flu. If it can be proven that he was already exhibiting symptoms prior to the stunt he pulled I don't think a suspension would be out of hand.

Even if he had nothing it was still creating an uncomfortable vibe with his actions and karma just made him pay for it.

Then have people trying to compare his actions to making jokes when it’s closer to someone being dismissive of the outbreak and just coughing on people to be a ass

[TheNewEra]

The ppl defending Gobert is laughable had someone like kyrie irving done this there would be 50+ page threads roasting the **** out of him and the title of this thread would be "should irving be permanently banned or locked up in prison."

This topic has been brutal and the first few pages of excuses are beyond ridiculous

What makes it worse are the constant people trying to find a way to blame Mitchell in this regardless of reports and what they have seen. This feels a lot like colorism of some form with the way Mitchell has been dismissed in all this and even blamed when he was a complete professional

This post is pure nonsense.

“People are trying to find a way to blame Mitchell?” Where are all of these people? I saw two posts in this thread that asked “what if Mitchell gave it to Gobert?”

That’s it.

The vast majority of the posts basically all say the same thing: Gobert did something childish, took heat for it, and apologized. Let’s move on.”

...and you try to accuse people of colorism/racism? You should be ashamed of yourself. There’s real racism on this planet, and then there’s things like your post— virtue signaling nonsense and interjecting racial bias where there is none.

Different topic posts and social media people have tried to play the “well maybe Mitchell gave it to him” game. It completely dismisses the point that no one is blaming Gobert FOR GETTING SICK and are rightfully ripping him for being irresponsible and going out of his way to be difficult. People are making jokes but anyone going around touching others or acting out to dismiss the virus as a whole are ****. Rudy was of been a jerk regardless if he got sick or not it just makes him a sick jerk for karma biting him.

Gobert sympathy has been next level it’s barely been a full day and people are looking for excuses. Trying to put blame on Mitchell is gross and the push to change the narrative that Gobert didn’t know better is no better

[6ixSideSniper]

Like most people, I think Gobert acted like a moron, but I don't see any reason for the league to fine/discipline him.

He made a mockery of league-imposed guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus and ends up having the virus.

He 100% should be disciplined, maybe not a suspension but a fine under the guise of not following league protocols.

[rtiff68]

This topic has been brutal and the first few pages of excuses are beyond ridiculous

What makes it worse are the constant people trying to find a way to blame Mitchell in this regardless of reports and what they have seen. This feels a lot like colorism of some form with the way Mitchell has been dismissed in all this and even blamed when he was a complete professional

This post is pure nonsense.

“People are trying to find a way to blame Mitchell?” Where are all of these people? I saw two posts in this thread that asked “what if Mitchell gave it to Gobert?”

That’s it.

The vast majority of the posts basically all say the same thing: Gobert did something childish, took heat for it, and apologized. Let’s move on.”

...and you try to accuse people of colorism/racism? You should be ashamed of yourself. There’s real racism on this planet, and then there’s things like your post— virtue signaling nonsense and interjecting racial bias where there is none.

Different topic posts and social media people have tried to play the “well maybe Mitchell gave it to him” game. It completely dismisses the point that no one is blaming Gobert FOR GETTING SICK and are rightfully ripping him for being irresponsible and going out of his way to be difficult. People are making jokes but anyone going around touching others or acting out to dismiss the virus as a whole are ****. Rudy was of been a jerk regardless if he got sick or not it just makes him a sick jerk for karma biting him.

Gobert sympathy has been next level it’s barely been a full day and people are looking for excuses. Trying to put blame on Mitchell is gross and the push to change the narrative that Gobert didn’t know better is no better

This is a classic case of someone seeing what they want to see as opposed to what is actually there.

The entire reason some people in this thread have the “he apologized, move on” stance is because Gobert is getting KILLED everywhere— treated like the devil incarnate who singlehandedly shut down the NBA.

Mitchell has been overwhelmingly a sympathetic character in all of this (as he should be).

I literally have no idea what you’re talking about. The fact that you brought “outrage over racism” into this out of absolute nowhere means that you’re either seeing things you want to see, or you’re trolling.

[asdfgh]

No, of course not.

[TheNewEra]

This post is pure nonsense.

“People are trying to find a way to blame Mitchell?” Where are all of these people? I saw two posts in this thread that asked “what if Mitchell gave it to Gobert?”

That’s it.

The vast majority of the posts basically all say the same thing: Gobert did something childish, took heat for it, and apologized. Let’s move on.”

...and you try to accuse people of colorism/racism? You should be ashamed of yourself. There’s real racism on this planet, and then there’s things like your post— virtue signaling nonsense and interjecting racial bias where there is none.

Different topic posts and social media people have tried to play the “well maybe Mitchell gave it to him” game. It completely dismisses the point that no one is blaming Gobert FOR GETTING SICK and are rightfully ripping him for being irresponsible and going out of his way to be difficult. People are making jokes but anyone going around touching others or acting out to dismiss the virus as a whole are ****. Rudy was of been a jerk regardless if he got sick or not it just makes him a sick jerk for karma biting him.

Gobert sympathy has been next level it’s barely been a full day and people are looking for excuses. Trying to put blame on Mitchell is gross and the push to change the narrative that Gobert didn’t know better is no better

This is a classic case of someone seeing what they want to see as opposed to what is actually there.

The entire reason some people in this thread have the “he apologized, move on” stance is because Gobert is getting KILLED everywhere— treated like the devil incarnate who singlehandedly shut down the NBA.

Mitchell has been overwhelmingly a sympathetic character in all of this (as he should be).

I literally have no idea what you’re talking about. The fact that you brought “outrage over racism” into this out of absolute nowhere means that you’re either seeing things you want to see, or you’re trolling.

This is putting the importance of social media over reality. THIS topic is about should Rudy Gobert be fined or suspended for HIS ACTIONS that were not only blatant but happen on multiple occasions at work that put himself and teammates at risk. It doesn’t matter if he was sick or not if someone else got sick he would of been used as an example of what not to do with his dismissive actions.


You actually think he’s had enough because of some damn memes and people holding him accountable online!?! Gobert getting sick was irony but he should be fined and may be suspended to send a message about being a professional during the middle of a world wide issue.

People act like a day to day person wouldn’t be fired for the stuff he pulled but a fine is out of line because of trolling online?

People this morning and yesterday were asking if Mitchell gave it to him which is insane. Only reason it might stop will because both players make a statement and the focus is completely on Gobert being unprofessional instead of who got who sick.

If not colorism then Gobert just has some hardcore followers that would even question Mitchell than let this man take responsibility