Rudy Gobert has just experienced a particularly successful Euro with the France team, and he will no doubt be keen to continue his momentum with the Timberwolves. Moreover, the pivot has hinted that he would take on a new XXL role alongside Karl-Anthony Towns!
After a successful start to his career in Utah, with several selections for the All-Star Game and several titles of Best Defenseman in the NBA, Rudy Gobert is preparing to open a new chapter, in one of the most ambitions of the league. Following a promising first round of the playoffs once morest the Grizzlies, Minnesota should pass a huge milestone in the coming months.
If we ignore his terrible back-to-school controversy, with openly homophobic remarks on social networks, Anthony Edwards should explode at the highest level and establish himself as one of the best players on the planet, which will relieve Karl-Anthony Towns, Wolves’ attacking leader. The latter will discover a new position to make room for the Frenchman, so there may be a certain period of adaptation. Add D’Angelo Russell to that mix, former All-Star, and you get a terrifying group.
Rudy Gobert hub in attack?!
Especially since Rudy Gobert revealed himself during EuroBasket, with XXL performances on both sides of the field, which suggests a huge season to come. Moreover, during the media day of his Timberwolves, the star of the France team teased a whole new role for him in the system of Chris Finch. He might finally be released and express his full potential.
Rudy Gobert on his conversations with Chris Finch:
“He knows what I can bring to the table… he really wants me to keep going as a player, whether it’s offense or defense…I love the way he wants to use me”
Adds most initial conversations with Finch haven’t been regarding hoops.
— Jack Borman (@jrborman13) September 26, 2022
Rudy Gobert on his conversations with Chris Finch: “He knows what I can bring…He really wants me to continue my progression as a player, whether offensively or defensively. I like the way he wants to use me”.
Obviously, Rudy Gobert will not be confined to a defensive role in Chris Finch’s system, he will also be used to the best of his ability offensively. With a Karl-Anthony Towns destined to play further wide with his new position as a strong winger, the French pivot should have the field completely clear in the racket, and he will have the space to show his full offensive panoply. He already knows in which area he will surprise:
Rudy: “I’ve always loved to play with another dominant big because I think I can pass.” Says you will see more of his game in Minnesota
– Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) September 26, 2022
I’ve always liked playing with another dominant inside because I think I can make great passes.
After a more than impressive Euro with the France team, Rudy Gobert might find a similar role at the Timberwolves, with complete freedom on both sides of the pitch. Be careful, he might explode his assist average!
