Rudy Gobert, born June 26, 1992, is a dominant 7’1″ French center for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Known for his exceptional defense, Gobert has a remarkable 7’9″ wingspan, which has earned him three NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards. Drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2013, he became a defensive cornerstone before being traded to the Timberwolves. Gobert is also a key figure for the French national team, representing them in international competitions. Renowned for his shot-blocking and rebounding, he’s considered one of the greatest defenders in basketball history.
Full Name: Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel
Date of Birth: June 26, 1992
Age: 32 years old
Place of Birth: Saint-Quentin, France
Nationality: French
Height: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Weight: 258 lb (117 kg)
Wingspan: 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m)
Position: Center
Current Team: Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
| Season | PTS | TRB | AST | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 0.2 | |
| 2014-15 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 1.3 | DPOY-5, MIP-3 |
| 2015-16 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 1.5 | DPOY-7 |
| 2016-17 | 14.0 | 12.8 | 1.2 | DEF1, NBA2, MIP-3, DPOY-2 |
| 2017-18 | 13.5 | 10.7 | 1.4 | DEF1, DPOY-1 |
| 2018-19 | 15.9 | 12.9 | 2.0 | MVP-11, DEF1, NBA3, DPOY-1 |
| 2019-20 | 15.1 | 13.5 | 1.5 | DEF1, NBA3, AS, DPOY-3 |
| 2020-21 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 1.3 | MVP-10, DEF1, NBA3, AS, DPOY-1 |
| 2021-22 | 15.6 | 14.7 | 1.1 | DEF1, AS, DPOY-3 |
| 2022-23 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 1.2 | |
| 2023-24 | 14.0 | 12.9 | 1.3 | DEF1, DPOY-1 |
| Career | 12.7 | 11.8 | 1.3 |
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