Regular season is just days away, as Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz take on the Sacramento Kings on October 17. We should believe him as the last time he spoke prophetically with his tweet “We will be fine,” the Utah Jazz would go on a 29-6 tear for their final 35 games. I feel like this year is going to be my best year so far,” said Gobert, during the Utah Jazz media day. “I haven’t scratched the potential I think I can have on both ends. Entering the 2018-19 season in top shape, Rudy Gobert is clearly ready for the challenges the team is sure to face in the stacked western conference. With a 7’6” wingspan, Gobert’s standing read is up to 9’9” tall. Gobert stands 7-foot-1 and weighs 245 pounds. We need to see him on the court consistently putting in his best work. Going into this season, Rudy needs to maintain his strength and avoid injury. After his return, the Utah Jazz were a force to be reckoned with. They also missed his leadership and energy too. Last season, the team missed his talent on the floor when Gobert was out due to injury. Ultimately, his presence and experience will be crucial, as he leads the team on the defensive end. His ability to alter and block shots is definitely something the Jazz are counting on in the upcoming season. Gobert has already established himself as one of the toughest rim protectors in the league. With more body and core strength, however, Gobert is sure to be better capable of handling more contact in game traffic. For fans, it was downright terrifying to watch the 7’1 center take any sort of tumble. In the past, Gobert’s tall and lanky form meant that bumps and falls affected him more than other players. He and his boxing trainer work on hand-eye coordination, speed, and agility-all things that contribute to his on-court game. Boxing has helped him develop his footwork, as well as his overall strength. Gobert hopes that his training in the ring will give him an edge on the court. uIlGlnYP2j- Rudy Gobert September 14, 2018 “I’ve got back on track, and I get better every summer.” “I was boxing before I started basketball, and then when I really started to focus on basketball, I got away from boxing for a long time,” Gobert said. As part of his offseason training, Gobert expanded his regiment from the basketball court to the boxing ring. He also focused on building his strength. The DPOY addressed his offensive deficiencies, working on his footwork and jump shot. He spent his offseason actively seeking ways to improve every aspect of his overall game. Gobert understands that being the best requires hard work. “I definitely want to be one of the best players in the history of the game,” he confidently told reporters. And at 26 years old, the NBA’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year is just getting started.Īfter an early practice session at training camp, Rudy Gobert spoke about the direction he wants his career to take. (He can even name all 27 of those players.) On every level, Gobert works like he has something to prove. 27 as a reminder of all the players selected before him in the 2013 NBA draft. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has a chip on his shoulder.
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