Rudy Gobert jokes with Richard Jefferson during Timberwolves' Miami win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Rudy Gobert traded playful jabs with Richard Jefferson during the Timberwolves' season opener against the Miami Heat on October 21 in Miami. Gobert quipped about Jefferson's bald head during an on-air exchange while the Timberwolves were leading 131-106. Anthony Edwards had a standout performance, scoring 45 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted for Miami with 35 points. LaMelo Ball contributed 21 points for Minnesota. The Timberwolves aim to maintain their momentum in their upcoming home opener against the Heat on October 25.
- •Timberwolves beat the Heat 131-106 in season opener.
- •Rudy Gobert joked about Richard Jefferson's bald head on air.
- •Anthony Edwards scored a franchise-record 45 points.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut.
- •Timberwolves host home opener on October 25.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert absolutely roasts Richard Jefferson during Heat clash
"The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty to smile about during their season opener against the Miami Heat , and Rudy Gobert made sure Richard Jefferson felt it. During ESPN’s broadcast of the Timberwolves’ 131-106 win on Wednesday night in Miami, Jefferson spoke with Gobert on air. The former NBA forward turned analyst noticed the big man’s good mood […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert absolutely roasts Richard Jefferson during Heat clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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