Rudy Gobert on his first 3-pointer: 'I feel like I lost my virginity' / News - Basketnews.com

After making his first career 3-pointer, Rudy Gobert admitted he felt like he lost his virginity.

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Wednesday night was special for France national team star Rudy Gobert.

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The 31-year-old center made his first 3-pointer in his entire career in a friendly game against Montenegro.

Throughout his 10-year NBA career, Gobert attempted 14 3-pointers. He also tried his luck three times in the EuroBasket last year. Up until Wednesday, none of his 3-pointers went through the hoop.

"I feel like I have lost my virginity tonight," Gobert reacted to his 3-pointer after the game. "It's something I work on a lot; every year, my confidence increases, and it is at a level where I know I can take them in games."

"I have to get used to it. My teammates trust me, my coach, too. The majority of fans don't see what's happening off the court and may be surprised that players are working on things they don't see on the court," added the Minnesota Timberwolves center.

In an 80-69 victory, Gobert finished the game with 16 points (5/6 2PT, 1/1 3PT, 3/3 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 28 EFF.

"It's a game after which we have many things to correct. I really liked the intensity, the way we got stronger as the match progressed. There are many good things, we will keep improving," Gobert concluded.

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