Saying ” very excited to open a new chapter ” in his career, Rudy Gobert assured that he did not see ” no limit in what can be achieved the Minnesota Timberwolves, his new team, in the NBA on Tuesday during the presentation of the Minneapolis franchise to the media.
“I’ve always loved playing with a big guy. »
Rudy Gobert, in reference to his association with Karl Anthony Towns.
« I’m excited about this new adventure, the very talented team and what we can dosaid the French pivot, recent silver medalist at the Euro with the Blues. The most important thing for me is to keep growing, to be the best leader possible and of course to win. As was the case during his nine years at the Utah Jazz, Gobert (30) will wear No. 27 with the Timberwolves.
The triple best NBA defender (in 2018, 2020 and 2021) will change environment as much as game system, since he will form an interior duo with Karl-Anthony Towns, the star of Minnesota. ” In Utah, we very often played with four shooters around me. But I always liked to play with a big one, because I like to pass the ballsaid Gobert. I can find players (outdoors) also, put up screens. I know I can make others better. »
“I already like the way (the coach) is going to use me. »
« We talked a lot with (the coach) Chris Finch, on what I can contributehe continued. I intend to be the best I can be on both sides of the pitch. He will know how to make it all work. Whether attacking or defending, I already like the way he wants to use me. »
Gobert, who has so far spent his entire NBA career in Utah (12.4 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks on average), has never passed the stage of the conference semi-finals, in play -offs. The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t played in the Conference Finals since 2004.
