Rudy Gobert on team chemistry: I've never been part of a group that cares about each other and wants to see each other succeed
Dave McMenamin: Some heady praise from 11-year NBA veteran Rudy Gobert about the Wolves’ vibes right now: “I’ve never been part of a group that understands each other, that cares about each other and wants to see each other shine. In this league, it’s not something that you find very often.” pic.twitter.com/3RUgG4Ka67
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nikola Jokic on how he can be effective against Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid: “To have a duplicate clone of myself.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/39piWb1eKo – 11:42 PM
Nikola Jokic on how he can be effective against Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid: “To have a duplicate clone of myself.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/39piWb1eKo – 11:42 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert when asked when he felt this team made their leap in terms of poise:
“I think it was in overcoming adversity. And I don’t think it started this year. I think it started last year, with just all the things we went through as a team and individually. It made us more… – 11:09 PM
Rudy Gobert when asked when he felt this team made their leap in terms of poise:
“I think it was in overcoming adversity. And I don’t think it started this year. I think it started last year, with just all the things we went through as a team and individually. It made us more… – 11:09 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert said he had a conversation with Naz Reid in the 3rd quarter:
“In the 3rd quarter I came to him and said, ‘fuck what’s happening, fuck what happened if you miss a shot, if you get fouled or anything. Just free your mind and just be you and just embrace the moment,… – 11:00 PM
Rudy Gobert said he had a conversation with Naz Reid in the 3rd quarter:
“In the 3rd quarter I came to him and said, ‘fuck what’s happening, fuck what happened if you miss a shot, if you get fouled or anything. Just free your mind and just be you and just embrace the moment,… – 11:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Nikola Jokic was asked how he can be impactful against the Wolves’ three bigs in Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid and after thinking for a good five seconds he answered: “To have a duplicate clone of myself” – 10:56 PM
Nikola Jokic was asked how he can be impactful against the Wolves’ three bigs in Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid and after thinking for a good five seconds he answered: “To have a duplicate clone of myself” – 10:56 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Some heady praise from 11-year NBA veteran Rudy Gobert about the Wolves’ vibes right now: “I’ve never been part of a group that understands each other, that cares about each other and wants to see each other shine. In this league, it’s not something that you find very often.” pic.twitter.com/3RUgG4Ka67 – 10:46 PM
Some heady praise from 11-year NBA veteran Rudy Gobert about the Wolves’ vibes right now: “I’ve never been part of a group that understands each other, that cares about each other and wants to see each other shine. In this league, it’s not something that you find very often.” pic.twitter.com/3RUgG4Ka67 – 10:46 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
How many points a game is a variant of this worth to Denver –
Gobert does such a good job here –
Hats off to Tim Connelly for recognizing how crucial size is to combat Denver pic.twitter.com/Oug2sOGiHl – 10:02 PM
How many points a game is a variant of this worth to Denver –
Gobert does such a good job here –
Hats off to Tim Connelly for recognizing how crucial size is to combat Denver pic.twitter.com/Oug2sOGiHl – 10:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
As the media walks into the locker room Rudy Gobert screams “NAZ REID” – 9:58 PM
As the media walks into the locker room Rudy Gobert screams “NAZ REID” – 9:58 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Rudy Gobert was unbelievable tonight again. I thought the biggest play of the game was him breaking up that Jokic fake floater oop to Gordon, which led to transition and gave the Wolves a 3 possession lead. – 9:44 PM
Rudy Gobert was unbelievable tonight again. I thought the biggest play of the game was him breaking up that Jokic fake floater oop to Gordon, which led to transition and gave the Wolves a 3 possession lead. – 9:44 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Nuggets probably may have to lean a bit more on a diff PNR combo vs this Twolves D – Gordon likely has to be a screener more with Gobert playing such deep drop and being such a force at the rim defensively – 9:37 PM
Nuggets probably may have to lean a bit more on a diff PNR combo vs this Twolves D – Gordon likely has to be a screener more with Gobert playing such deep drop and being such a force at the rim defensively – 9:37 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert has been incredible tonight down the stretch. Actually made Jokic mortal…..He’s wrecked Denver’s offense – 9:23 PM
Rudy Gobert has been incredible tonight down the stretch. Actually made Jokic mortal…..He’s wrecked Denver’s offense – 9:23 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Rudy Gobert has played himself out of the “played off the court in the playoffs” narrative. Good example of being able to change your opinion with new information.
He’s dominated this game on the defensive end. Look how some point of attack defenders can change a narrative. – 9:22 PM
Rudy Gobert has played himself out of the “played off the court in the playoffs” narrative. Good example of being able to change your opinion with new information.
He’s dominated this game on the defensive end. Look how some point of attack defenders can change a narrative. – 9:22 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Incredible two-way sequence by Rudy Gobert:
-Rolls hard, met at the rim
-Finishes the putback
-Blocks the lob to Gordon
-Runs the floor to pave the way for Edwards
Late 4th. On the road. In Denver against the defending champs. This is clutch basketball for the Timberwolves. pic.twitter.com/R8C2fbMeN3 – 9:19 PM
Incredible two-way sequence by Rudy Gobert:
-Rolls hard, met at the rim
-Finishes the putback
-Blocks the lob to Gordon
-Runs the floor to pave the way for Edwards
Late 4th. On the road. In Denver against the defending champs. This is clutch basketball for the Timberwolves. pic.twitter.com/R8C2fbMeN3 – 9:19 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert just made the “eff it let’s go home and we’ll see you Monday if he’s making this shit” shot – 9:17 PM
Rudy Gobert just made the “eff it let’s go home and we’ll see you Monday if he’s making this shit” shot – 9:17 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Gobert with the bucket and the great read on a Jokic pass at the other end, Ant drains a pair of free throws, Wolves up 7. – 9:15 PM
Gobert with the bucket and the great read on a Jokic pass at the other end, Ant drains a pair of free throws, Wolves up 7. – 9:15 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
When Jokic is surrounded by 4 shooters, I feel like you have to put Gobert on Jokic — the Spy Rudy look loses its teeth. pic.twitter.com/UrO7HEgWIf – 8:53 PM
When Jokic is surrounded by 4 shooters, I feel like you have to put Gobert on Jokic — the Spy Rudy look loses its teeth. pic.twitter.com/UrO7HEgWIf – 8:53 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
A Rudy Gobert “nevermind” into a Jamal Murray “well, of course” pic.twitter.com/GSG2ugCCqg – 8:34 PM
A Rudy Gobert “nevermind” into a Jamal Murray “well, of course” pic.twitter.com/GSG2ugCCqg – 8:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Late double from Rudy Gobert, who reaches on Jokic in the post and gets called for a foul.
Both he and Towns have 3 fouls. – 8:34 PM
Late double from Rudy Gobert, who reaches on Jokic in the post and gets called for a foul.
Both he and Towns have 3 fouls. – 8:34 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Just like the reg season, Minny having as much success as what’s reasonably possible guarding Jokic with KAT instead of Gobert. KAT has the bulk to slow those back-downs + it allows Rudy to help as free safety, limiting those Gordon alleys Joker loves to throw. Great stuff so far – 8:14 PM
Just like the reg season, Minny having as much success as what’s reasonably possible guarding Jokic with KAT instead of Gobert. KAT has the bulk to slow those back-downs + it allows Rudy to help as free safety, limiting those Gordon alleys Joker loves to throw. Great stuff so far – 8:14 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Two good defensive possessions by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert when cross-matched onto Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/CvvLGszl2j – 8:11 PM
Two good defensive possessions by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert when cross-matched onto Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/CvvLGszl2j – 8:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
One of Jokic’s many superpowers is tricking other bigs into trying to do Jokic things. Gobert was like SEE I CAN USE MY PIVOT FOOT TOO – 8:03 PM
One of Jokic’s many superpowers is tricking other bigs into trying to do Jokic things. Gobert was like SEE I CAN USE MY PIVOT FOOT TOO – 8:03 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic playing at the level of all Anthony Edwards screens……The Nuggets are very comfortable with Rudy Gobert handling the ball on the short roll – 7:28 PM
Jokic playing at the level of all Anthony Edwards screens……The Nuggets are very comfortable with Rudy Gobert handling the ball on the short roll – 7:28 PM
Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
lol Michael porter trying to take advantage of a gobert “mismatch”. Pleeeease – 7:22 PM
lol Michael porter trying to take advantage of a gobert “mismatch”. Pleeeease – 7:22 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rudy Gobert stopping Michael Porter Jr. in isolation and forcing a turnover got the Wolves bench VERY fired up. 18-4 Wolves nearly 7 minutes into the game. – 7:21 PM
Rudy Gobert stopping Michael Porter Jr. in isolation and forcing a turnover got the Wolves bench VERY fired up. 18-4 Wolves nearly 7 minutes into the game. – 7:21 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The timing is almost too perfect that I think it’s a coincidence, but Jokic spinning to go baseline the moment Gobert turns and takes a shuffle to the right is crazy pic.twitter.com/sbRSMWr6ZO – 12:55 PM
The timing is almost too perfect that I think it’s a coincidence, but Jokic spinning to go baseline the moment Gobert turns and takes a shuffle to the right is crazy pic.twitter.com/sbRSMWr6ZO – 12:55 PM
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Dane Moore: Rudy Gobert when asked if he felt this team was built to beat this Denver team and if they’re prepared for this moment: “I think it’s about us. Obviously, we truly believe that Denver is one of the top teams in this league. But we believe in our abilities. We believe in what we’ve been building and we believe in our goal, which is to win a championship. Obviously, I have a lot of respect for Denver, what they’ve accomplished in the last year and even this year, the season that they’ve had. But we think that we are pretty unique. It’s on us to bring the mindset every day, every night and just to give our best. Like I said, may the best win. But we’re really trying to embrace our moment.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 4, 2024
Dane Moore: Rudy Gobert when asked if Mike Conley gets enough credit for his offensive game: “He’ll never get enough credit. He’ll never get enough credit, but it’s alright. He doesn’t care about that. He cares about winning. And that’s who we are as a team, and that’s because of people like him that don’t care about all the extra stuff.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 4, 2024
Haralabos Voulgaris: Gobert doing such a good job stopping the short 5-4 lobs from Jokic to Gordon -via Twitter @haralabob / May 4, 2024