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The Gobert Trade: Starting to Pay Dividends (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by nickwaynek@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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The Timberwolves now sit at 13-4, the current #1 seed in the Western Conference, almost 1/4 through the season.

Rudy Gobert defensive rating: 102.3 (#1 in the league)

KAT defensive rating: 104 (#2 in the league this year / averaged 109 historically)

Timberwolves: 106.6 (#1 in the league)

If they make the finals this year; are we still saying it was an overpay?

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[–] DevilsReject1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's a valid concern, but you're missing a few things:

In 2026 they can trade picks out to 2033.

You're completely writing Rudy off because he's 34. He'll decline, but defensive big men don't fall off a cliff with age. KG, Duncan, Hakeem, etc were defensive forces until 40. KG could barely run up and down the court and was our best defender at 39. Rudy will have positive value into his mid-30s.

Having a quality team and a superstar in Ant attracts free agents and trade candidates. People wanted to play for OKC when they were good. Hell, Kyrie wanted MN when Jimmy was here. Superstars bring in cheap ring chasers and friends.

[–] Foul_xeno@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

34? The man is 31 ffs