Gobert has expressed concerns about how large social media accounts amplifying his mistakes can shape perception of his game. He actively posts on Twitter and Instagram but has worked to prevent social media from affecting his psyche: He doesn’t check social media reaction in the locker room immediately after games and no longer taps the like button on posts that criticize him. “I used to always say I used that as motivation, and it’s true, but you also give people the energy that you should maybe give somewhere else or give to yourself,” Gobert said. “The most important thing for myself and the other players is that you don’t get discouraged or fazed by what happens on social media.”