Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Flips In Hook Shot From His Waist Against Bulls
Apr 2, 2021, 9:12 PM | Updated: 9:13 pm
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz reacts to a call during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 29, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert sunk a hook shot from his waist during the final quarter of Utah’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
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The Jazz hosted the Bulls at Vivint Arena on Friday, April 2.
With 11:02 left to play, Gobert connected on a shot that from the opposite height of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s sky hook.
The Jazzman flipped up shot from his waist and into the air. The ball came down through cylinder for two points.
What's the opposite of a sky hook called??? Because Rudy's got it down!#TakeNote l #CHIatUTA l @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/XSWMoe1WR2
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) April 3, 2021
Gobert’s arcing shot extended Utah’s lead to 92-76.
After the shot, Gobert had 15 points on 4-5 field goals.
He added 10 rebounds, one assist, one block in 25 minutes on the floor.
17 & 10 for Rudy pic.twitter.com/TUymTd6CJ6
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 3, 2021
This season, Gobert is averaging 14.6 points on 64.9 percent shooting.
Utah’s game against Chicago is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
