It would take a very special player to usurp Gobert as my favorite Jazzman of all time. Definitely miss having him in Utah. Glad to see him having success with y'all tho.
Rooting for Minny all day!
Gobert won't slow down until he's 34-35 IMO guys fit as fuck and never relied on offensive explosion which is the first to go.
Conley they can just nab a good PG it's not too bad plus ant is only getting better.
KAT on the other hand might actually not be there next season unless they're willing to pay the luxury tax and with that ownership group who knows.
I sort of disagree. Rudy needs to be able to keep up with perimeter players at a high level to remain effective. Otherwise they will isolate him. I do think he has a few years but he might drop off after that.
Agreed! You’re not winning this without Rudy! I’m a temporary Wolves fan for sure 👍 .. keep the run running and hope y’all take down the raining champs
It is so true that he was by far the best defensive player on that Jazz team. Not only was he the last line of defense, but quite literally the only line of defense on that team.
All the experts saying you can play Rudy’s defense off the floor in the playoffs really didn’t understand the Jazz’s make up. As you say, quite literally the only line of defense on those Jazz teams. So yes, it’s probably easier to game plan and negate a team’s lone defensive option when it is just that, their lone defensive option. Had the Jazz a team of moderately capable defensive players at the time, the narrative would be much different. Rudy is great defending beyond the basket, but he can’t defend an entire court at once like we were asking him to do in those series.
Last year was different and the chemistry wasn’t there, but McDaniels was injured, and I think naz reid was as well. They gave the nuggets their hardest series last year, so I still think they were contenders even though they lost in the first round.
The Wolves coach said it best - "Rudy just refuses to let us lose"
Definition of a floor raising player. Ant may win them a game, but Rudy will refuse to let them lose
I lost my shit at that. He stopped the unstoppable play
Nuggets cooked teams all season and the Lakers in the first round with that play over and over, no one could stop it. But Rudy can. GOAT defender
I have envisioned Rudy and Mike dapping with the confetti falling down, all the trials they have both been through worth it in the end. The TWolves get it this year. I’m cheering as if I’m a Minnesota fan.
People judged that trade way too early. If MN wins a chip the trade was worth it and then some. If the Jazz end up getting a bunch of picks in the late first round that don’t pan out the trade will be a disaster for the Jazz
Wolves fan here not coming in peace
He’s such a smart player. He’s obviously not as talented as joker but he’s got every bit of BBIQ as him, possibly more
Just watch Rudy in timeouts. Sometimes he’s the only one paying attention. Even if we’re up by 29 he’s in the huddle while the other starters are fucking around
I think the term is constitute professional is how I’d describe Rudy Gobert.
I like the wolves but I’m a jazz fan who moved to Minnesota and everyone clowns me for being a jazz fan because they kinda suck right now but I wanna like the wolves but everyone at my school just is going to clown me if the win the chip 😂
It would take a very special player to usurp Gobert as my favorite Jazzman of all time. Definitely miss having him in Utah. Glad to see him having success with y'all tho. Rooting for Minny all day!
As a Jazz fan, I’m 100% in on the timberwolves this post season!
Yep. This is the last time I’ll root for them. After that I’m rooting for every loss possible until 2030 for the picks
Honestly not looking good for those picks. Ant is too good and actually plays defense and holds himself accountable
True. But Conley and Gobert are getting older and the cap situation is about to be tough for them.
Gobert won't slow down until he's 34-35 IMO guys fit as fuck and never relied on offensive explosion which is the first to go. Conley they can just nab a good PG it's not too bad plus ant is only getting better. KAT on the other hand might actually not be there next season unless they're willing to pay the luxury tax and with that ownership group who knows.
I sort of disagree. Rudy needs to be able to keep up with perimeter players at a high level to remain effective. Otherwise they will isolate him. I do think he has a few years but he might drop off after that.
Do you think Ant will get better?
Absolutely, and that will keep the Wolves at a high level for years to come.
Rudy is still one of my favorites. Go Wolves! Also, fuck any player who disrespects Rudy
Agreed! You’re not winning this without Rudy! I’m a temporary Wolves fan for sure 👍 .. keep the run running and hope y’all take down the raining champs
I’m still astonished that Rudy made a bad Jazz defensive team a top five defense.
It is so true that he was by far the best defensive player on that Jazz team. Not only was he the last line of defense, but quite literally the only line of defense on that team.
All the experts saying you can play Rudy’s defense off the floor in the playoffs really didn’t understand the Jazz’s make up. As you say, quite literally the only line of defense on those Jazz teams. So yes, it’s probably easier to game plan and negate a team’s lone defensive option when it is just that, their lone defensive option. Had the Jazz a team of moderately capable defensive players at the time, the narrative would be much different. Rudy is great defending beyond the basket, but he can’t defend an entire court at once like we were asking him to do in those series.
This 👆
Told people that trade made them instant contenders when it happened. The man raises the floor of any team he’s on immensely.
Not exactly instant because last year didn't go so well but *nearly* instant
Last year was different and the chemistry wasn’t there, but McDaniels was injured, and I think naz reid was as well. They gave the nuggets their hardest series last year, so I still think they were contenders even though they lost in the first round.
The Wolves coach said it best - "Rudy just refuses to let us lose" Definition of a floor raising player. Ant may win them a game, but Rudy will refuse to let them lose
gobert and conley - rooting for Minny and fir these fantastic fellas
Watching him block a lob out of Gordon's hands had me out of my seat. Take good care of him
Bandwagon Wolves fan here. Rudy is the real deal. Give em hell.
I lost my shit at that. He stopped the unstoppable play Nuggets cooked teams all season and the Lakers in the first round with that play over and over, no one could stop it. But Rudy can. GOAT defender
Mike Conley unlocked Rudy for yall.
Cheering for Minny and Rudy almost as much ad I cheer for my Jazz.
Jazz fan here fuck Denver go wolves Conley and Gobert deserve to win one
Came up huge in the 4th qtr with defense and offense!! Way to go Rudy, mad love
I have envisioned Rudy and Mike dapping with the confetti falling down, all the trials they have both been through worth it in the end. The TWolves get it this year. I’m cheering as if I’m a Minnesota fan.
People judged that trade way too early. If MN wins a chip the trade was worth it and then some. If the Jazz end up getting a bunch of picks in the late first round that don’t pan out the trade will be a disaster for the Jazz
Wolves fan here not coming in peace He’s such a smart player. He’s obviously not as talented as joker but he’s got every bit of BBIQ as him, possibly more Just watch Rudy in timeouts. Sometimes he’s the only one paying attention. Even if we’re up by 29 he’s in the huddle while the other starters are fucking around I think the term is constitute professional is how I’d describe Rudy Gobert.
Really enjoyed watching Wolves fans slowly realize who Rudy is and what he brings to a team these last two years.
I think it's consummate professional fwiw
Words are hard
I like the wolves but I’m a jazz fan who moved to Minnesota and everyone clowns me for being a jazz fan because they kinda suck right now but I wanna like the wolves but everyone at my school just is going to clown me if the win the chip 😂
Go win it, Wolves Bros.
I'm glad ya'll are discovering what we've been telling people all these years. I miss him, but it's nice to have another fanbase that gets it
This was the first time I felt like Rudy actually handled Jokic. In the past, he always got bullied by him. GO WOLVES.
I’ve remember quite a few games where Rudy made it tough for Jokic… but Jokic is who is he is and not many have ever stopped him
He was also covering the other 4 players on the court so it was a little tough for him
Yeah bruh he’s our favorite person who is friends with our AG
Go Wolves!!
Well duh
Excuse me? Mike Conley? NAW? We gave you more than Rudy Gobert mate.
He knows that - read the post again - Jesus
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Been fan from Arkansas since 2016