Rudy Gobert Articles - Page 21

The Utah Jazz may have taken a 3-1 lead against the Memphis Grizzlies in their first round playoffs series, but Donovan Mitchell doesn’t want the team to be complacent. After all, they should know very well that no lead is safe in the NBA, especially in the postseason. After the Jazz took Game 4 on […]

After a resounding Game 1 upset of the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves facing a 1-2 hole. The upstart Grizzlies trailed basically the entire way in Game 3, then went on a spirited run in the fourth quarter to take the lead with under five minutes to play. But like the veteran team […]

While the Utah Jazz prepare for Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, there will be some heavy hearts after the passing of Jazz legend Mark Eaton. Rudy Gobert actually built quite the relationship with him and paid his respects to Eaton on social media just after hearing about his death at the […]

Game 2 between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies went about as expected with Donovan Mitchell coming back into the lineup. The Jazz played much more fluently and kept the lead throughout the entire game. However, the Grizzlies now have a taste for how Utah plays with its star guard. With a few adjustments, Memphis […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz bounced back mightily in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, even making franchise history in the process. With Mitchell missing Game 1 after the team’s medical staff ruled him not to be 100 percent from his ankle injury, the top-seeded Jazz lost to the Grizzlies […]

After getting swallowed alive at the rim by Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert in the first half, Memphis Grizzlies youngster Ja Morant made sure his next attempt would be unstoppable. Midway though the fourth quarter of their Game 2 playoff series with the Jazz, Morant surprised everyone–including Gobert–as he took off near the basket and […]

Utah Jazz superstar Rudy Gobert wasn’t going to let Ja Morant ruin his block party. In the second quarter of Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Gobert met the high-flying youngster at the rim with an insane two-handed block to cancel the potential Morant poster. Watch Gobert deny Morant’s entry to the bucket here: Rudy […]

The absence of Donovan Mitchell in Game 1 of the Utah Jazz-Memphis Grizzlies playoffs clash came as a huge shock to everyone. In fact, even Rudy Gobert was caught off guard by the decision. After the Jazz lost a narrow 112-109 game to the Grizzlies on Sunday, Gobert opened up about the team’s decision to […]

Utah Jazz superstar Rudy Gobert just tried to sell one of the most embarrassing flops in NBA Playoffs history on their Game 1 loss against the Memphis Grizzles. And the funny thing is, Gobert wasn’t even playing anymore after fouling out halfway through the final quarter. Watch Gobert’s Oscar-worthy performance on the sidelines after getting […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert may be one of the most impactful defensive players in the league today, but there are some shots he just can’t block. One of that is Charles Barkley’s jab at his outfit before Game 1 of their playoff series with the Memphis Grizzlies. When Gobert was entering the arena heading […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game, the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies earned themselves the eighth seed, while the Jazz are the top seed in the West. Utah finished the regular season with the best record in the […]

After what was nothing short of a tremendous regular season campaign for Ben Simmons, the Sixers star was officially announced as a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year award. As it turns out, Simmons isn’t exactly too thrilled about it. According to Ben, being named as a finalist means nothing to him at […]

As the Utah Jazz get set to try and back up their No. 1 seeding in the Western Conference with a championship one, it appears it’s all good vibes for the team entering the postseason. This year has been unique in many ways starting with a shortened 72-game season down to having the first ever […]

The Utah Jazz are set to embark on their playoff journey as the top seed in the Western Conference. More than that, they also finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA at 52-20. After a promise from owner Ryan Smith earlier in the season that the franchise would give a scholarship […]

The Utah Jazz will get the week off as they await their first-round opponents for this year’s NBA Playoffs. Rudy Gobert and the rest of the Jazz will be intently watching the play-in bouts this week as they wait to see who they get to face in the opening round. Whichever team that ends up […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is known for many things on the basketball court. Showing off his fancy handles isn’t one of them. The Frenchman tried to get tricky with it in the backcourt, pulling off a fancy behind-the-back dribble. The Jazz star clearly just wanted to test out his skills since there was no […]

Rudy Gobert is without a doubt one of the best shot-blockers in the NBA today. However, Michael Porter Jr. doesn’t care. Or perhaps it is exactly for this reason why the Denver Nuggets star knew he had to finish strong with the Utah Jazz star contesting his dunk. Here’s a look at Porter putting the […]

The Utah Jazz notched their 47th win of the season over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, retaking the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference back from the Phoenix Suns. The Jazz won the game sporting their Statement gold jerseys. Apparently, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, this particular uniform is […]

What does Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso have in common? It’s their hustle. And, NBA Top Shot is honoring them with an all-new set dedicated to those who love the grit and grind of NBA basketball with a flaming hot pack drop on May 3 (Monday) at 11:00 […]

The Utah Jazz immediately got back on the right track a day after they absorbed a disappointing loss against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. When asked about their performance in crunch time against the Toronto Raptors, Jazz center Rudy Gobert tried to put on his funny guy pants as his squad successfully carved a […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert didn’t start the second half in their game against the Phoenix Suns. It wasn’t because of any injuries or any ailing body parts. The French big man was just having some toilet troubles, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder hilariously revealed via Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Quin Snyder […]

To say that Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is disappointed after Friday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns would be an understatement. Perhaps “appalled” is the right term after he observed that his team failed to compete in the absence of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley. With Mitchell (ankle) and Conley (hamstring) out in the game, […]

Rudy Gobert. The Stifle Tower. Swatatouille. Those names didn’t apply for Devin Booker during the Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz marquee matchup. Call him what you want (trademark pending on ‘Swatatouille’, by the way), Rudy Gobert is and will be a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate until he’s so old he can’t jump […]

Despite a mini-slump, the Utah Jazz remain the head honchos of the Western Conference. Even after two consecutive losses to the cellar-dwelling Minnesota Timberwolves, star center Rudy Gobert remains confident in his squad. Gobert has been in the NBA long enough to know that even the best teams fall to bottomfeeders twice in a row. […]

The Utah Jazz suffered an ugly upset defeat by losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night on their home floor. After the disappointing defeat, Jazz center Rudy Gobert bared that he needed to play stronger and take care of the ball better as he recorded five turnovers in the game, per Eric Walden of […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder has a pretty interesting take on the Sixth Man of the Year race between two of his players in Jordan Clarkson and Joe Ingles. With the two Jazz studs currently leading the race for the award, Snyder decided to throw in a bit of humor to address the issue. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are surely ecstatic to welcome LeBron James and Anthony Davis back into the fold. Davis (Achilles/calf) has been out since Feb. 14, James (ankle) since March 20. Since LeBron went down, the Lakers have scrapped for seven wins in 16 games, signed a starting center and backup wing, and dealt with […]

Shaquille O’Neal made headlines earlier this season when he seemed to take a shot at Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert as a max player. O’Neal previously said youngsters could follow Gobert’s model of defense and rebounding and make wads of cash after the “Stifle Tower” signed his lucrative extension with Utah this past winter. But […]

Dennis Schroder was the MVP for the Los Angeles Lakers in Saturday’s wacky 127-115 OT victory over the extremely shorthanded Utah Jazz at Staples Center (with fans in attendance, for the second time). Another resilient and gritty win for the short-handed Lakers (despite the Jazz DNPs), 127-115. After giving up the lead late in the […]

The Utah Jazz sit atop the rankings of the Western Conference. With a 42-14 record, the Jazz has surprisingly been one of the best teams in the league. With a playoff berth nearly clinched already, it seems Utah is giving their star players a break for their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. According […]

Aside from being one of the top defenders in the league today, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert apparently also has a talent for predicting the future. As revealed by head coach Quin Snyder (albeit jokingly), the team usually relies on Gobert’s crystal ball to determine Mike Conley’s injury status. Gobert caught wind of his […]

Rudy Gobert has provided an update on the status of Utah Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell following Friday’s injury scare. Mitchell was forced to exit the game early in the third period due to an ankle issue. According to Gobert, however, the athletic guard appeared to be in good spirits after his team pulled off a […]

The Utah Jazz have been the best team in the NBA so far this season. They have a 41-14 record and have proven consistently dominant throughout the year. However, there is still much doubt about their true championship equity. However, they are certainly out to prove everyone wrong. The Jazz have a strong eight-man rotation […]

It’s that time of the regular season again when contending teams are looking to rest up their star players in preparation for the postseason haul. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert admitted they want to remain on top of the NBA win-loss standings, but remaining injury-free holds top priority. Gobert made the admission after their win […]

Philadelphia 76ers jack-of-all-trades Ben Simmons made sure the 2021 NBA Defensive Player of the Year discussion stayed alive and well on Tuesday afternoon. The Sixers’ stopper had some spicy comments directed at annual DPOY contender and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. In a Tuesday interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols on “The Jump,” Ben Simmons told […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum does spend an awful lot of time with fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert whenever they get called up by their national team. On Sunday, the Clippers swingman did his best impression of the two-time Defensive Player of the Year, stifling Detroit Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey’s dunk attempt. Bey thought he’ll […]

The Utah Jazz defeated the Portland Trailblazers in emphatic fashion on Thursday, securing a 122-103 blowout. Even though it had minimal postseason implications, Donovan Mitchell said they treated the matchup like a crucial one. Mitchell told reporters after the game that it was a “must-win” situation for them (via Eric Walden of the Salt Lake […]

If there’s anything the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz proved in their overtime thriller Wednesday night, it’s that both teams showed why they held the two best records in the NBA. The Suns (36-14) beat the Jazz (38-13) in the OT slugfest, 117-113, cutting Utah’s lead for the top seed in the Western Conference […]

The Phoenix Suns outlasted the Utah Jazz in an overtime thriller, 117-113, on the shoulders of clutch playmaking from All-Stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul. But ask Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, and they’ll tell you the game wasn’t decided in overtime. It happened in the 4th quarter when the Jazz couldn’t secure […]