With a contract until 2021 with the Utah Jazz, the interior Rudy Gobert is logically the subject of some rumors. Friday, the French international was thus announced in the sights of the Boston Celtics. An interesting possibility, but still difficult to achieve.
On paper, we obviously understand a possible interest of the Celtics for one of the best defenders in the NBA. On the Jazz side, he should not have the slightest doubt about the future of the Habs, taking into account only the sporting aspect. But it is not known to what extent the episode of the positive test for Covid-19 of the pivot left its traces.
In any case, Gobert remains calm. Present on the beIN Sports board this Sunday, the 28-year-old responded, calmly, to the rumors.
“I can answer, there are plenty of rumors. And even more in the last few months, there are quite a few rumors around my name. But I hope the other teams want me, I would be worried if it wasn’t. was not the case.
After a trade, it’s not enough for a team to target me … My team must also want to trade me. For me, I am very well in Utah and I intend to win with the Jazz “, assured the French.
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Rudy Gobert gives priority to Jazz
Calm in relation to the noise of the hallway, Gobert has also shown his desires for his future. Eligible for an extension of his contract as of this offseason, the native of Saint-Quentin has clearly mentioned his desire to continue his adventure in Salt Lake City.
Asked about the possibility of signing the biggest contract in history for a French player, he recalled his priorities.
“The important thing for me is to keep improving and winning. Winning with a franchise where I have built things, it still has more value. Rather than joining another team that is already accomplished. .
I want to win, but it does not have the same value with the team where you coal. But that’s just my character. I am someone who does not like to run away from challenges. I am like this. Money is great, it’s good.
It is important to be respected at this level. But the most important thing is to win, “he insisted.
With the arrival of a new owner, the Jazz will experience a very important offseason. We will have to decide for the future of Donovan Mitchell and that of Rudy Gobert. The French have positioned themselves. It’s up to his team to do it …
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