Charles Barkley Mocks Rudy Gobert’s Playoff Outfit: ‘You Can’t Wear Pajamas To The Game’
May 23, 2021, 7:01 PM | Updated: 7:26 pm
Rudy Gobert attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former NBA star and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley made fun of Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s pregame attire before Utah’s first postseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Jazz are scheduled to host the Grizzlies for Game One of the first round series on Sunday, May 23.
Prior to Utah’s game, TNT showed video of Gobert walking into Vivint Arena.
“You can’t wear pajamas to the game,” Barkley commented on Gobert’s outfit.
“You can’t wear pajamas to the game.” 😂
Chuck wasn’t feeling Rudy Gobert’s fit pic.twitter.com/R36yjlIplu
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 24, 2021
Gobert is no stranger to fashion.
The Frenchman once wore a colorful pink suit to the league’s award show in 2018. It was the same award show in which he accepted the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award for the first time.
Rudy Gobert wins Defensive Player of the Year and clearly the best suit. pic.twitter.com/u6N3xd48xj
— SB Nation NBA (@SBNationNBA) June 26, 2018
The two-time DPOY isn’t the only Jazzman with style.
Utah’s official team Twitter account has shared pregame photos of the players’ style throughout the season.
wear what you want ¯_(ツ)_/¯ #UltraDrips | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/mFNnlsSCwk
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 24, 2021
Utah and Memphis will tip-off the first-round series tonight at 7:30 pm MT. The game will broadcast on TNT, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
