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The "defensive archetype" of a Center so many here covet...

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by AroundTheWorld, Apr 9, 2023.

  1. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Member

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    ...might be on the market.

    Although what he did there looks more offensive than defensive.

    https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/36136691/rudy-gobert-removed-game-swinging-kyle-anderson

    Rudy Gobert removed from game after swinging at Kyle Anderson
    MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert swung at teammate Kyle Anderson during a second-quarter timeout and was escorted to the locker room during Sunday afternoon's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

    Just after halftime, the Timberwolves announced Gobert was out for the remainder of the game.

    Video of the incident showed Gobert and Anderson having words while standing on opposite ends of the Timberwolves huddle. The two continued to exchange words until Anderson said something Gobert took exception to. Gobert stepped over Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and then swung at Anderson, appearing to hit him in the chest.

    Teammates went to separate the two, including Taurean Prince, who shoved Gobert back. Gobert was then escorted to the back and some teammates, including Austin Rivers, went to check on him while he was in the back.

    The incident happened during a timeout with 4:23 left in the second quarter and the Wolves down by 12. Gobert was subbed out of the game at that moment, and Anderson took his place on the court.
     
    #1 AroundTheWorld, Apr 9, 2023
  2. Reeko

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    Rudy Gobert is 1 of the least respected players in this league, and I can’t take him trying to fight anyone seriously

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    Jazz traded rape the wolves.
     
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  4. YOLO

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    Rudy gobert the crybaby stinks. What Minnesota gave up to get him was flat out dumb. Imagine using those assets correctly to surround Kat and ant. But they gave them gobert of all people lol
     
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  5. Os Trigonum

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    first thinly-disguised Sengun thread of the offseason
     
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  6. xaos

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    Hell no.

    He was overrated in Utah and he's a scrub now.
     
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  7. AroundTheWorld

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    Seems like a bunch of players are just tired of each other at the end of the season.

     
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  8. chenjy9

    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
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    I don’t recall anyone here wanting Gobert who was always overrated by the media. We want a mobile center who could switch. Capela was a great example, though ideally the center can hit shots too.
     
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  9. topfive

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    Better thread title: See? SEE? You guys should all like the player I like!
     
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  10. Os Trigonum

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    well since this thread got forcibly removed to the DISH it is no longer a thinly-disguised Sengun thread

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    Seems like a Dallas Mavericks type of player. I can see them trying to work something out with Kyrie.
     
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  12. AroundTheWorld

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    Only if you want it to be.

    You are a bit too fixated on Sengun.
     
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    lol
     
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    The defensive center CFs loves is someone who can guard guys 1-5 like Evan Mobley or Jared Allen, not a stiff like Gobert who gets crossed up by Harden.
     
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    Am on my phone and too lazy, probably a lot more posts wanting Gobert.
     
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  16. chenjy9

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    The majority of fans have seen Harden singlehandedly carve up Gobert like a Thanksgiving turkey in countless games. Yeah, most fans were not pining for Gobert.
     
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  17. AroundTheWorld

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    3 x NBA defensive player of the year
    6 x NBA all-defense
    lob threat
    same number of rings as Jokic and Embiid
    and as Zach Lavine, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Jimmy Butler, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and other "archetypes"
     
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    Centers have been marginalized by this modern NBA.

    I still do not see why people talk about them so much.
     
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    I would rather have the current version of Dwight. And I can't stand Dwight.
     
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