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One of the best defenders in NBA history, Ben Wallace, believes ‘the sky is the limit’ for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Ben Wallace, who won the Defensive Player of the Year award four times during his career, named Rudy Gobert as one of his top defenders to watch. He praised the 26-year-old Frenchman for […]

Defensive dynamo Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz wants to be a complete player and is aiming to be a star on the offensive end of the court. As reported by Ben Dowsett of The Athletic, the 2018 Defensive Player of the Year shared that he wants to be an effective weapon on offense for […]

General Managers from all around the NBA recently took some time to predict which players will win some of the league’s annual awards. Amid their polling, the GM’s selected Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard and Jazz center Rudy Gobert as their favorites to earn several defensive awards in the 2018-19 season. For overall best defensive player […]

The video of Kawhi Leonard laughing will never go away. On Saturday night, Rudy Gobert used the video of Kawhi to get a laugh out of Donovan Mitchell and the scrum of reporters surrounding him: Rudy Gobert pulled this video up on his phone at full volume right in the middle of Donovan Mitchell’s scrum […]

Utah Jazz defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert is one of the most intimidating figures in the NBA. Not just because of his towering 7-foot presence but also his elite defense and shot blocking that will leave you thinking twice about making even the easiest of baskets. You can say that the reigning Defensive Player of the […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has high aspirations for his future after finally getting the nod for Defensive Player of the Year and putting his team on the map through a very tough Western Conference. Gobert suffered a left knee injury early to the season, only to return and become the difference-maker for the Jazz, […]

There was once a time that height was might in the NBA, with franchises needing a talented big man to anchor a successful run in the league. Nowadays, the thought seems like ancient history with the modern space and pace game of the NBA. As the game leans toward being more positionless and guard-centric, the […]

Just about everyone was watching Canelo Alvarez take down Gennady Golovkin last night, including Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier. Gobert took to Twitter to decry the judges’ decision in favor of Alvarez. Gobert thought GGG edged out Canelo, but he still thought the bout was a classic. Magic swingman Evan Fournier and fellow Frenchman, Evan […]

There’s a new WBC and WBA middleweight champion in town and he goes by the name of Canelo Alvarez. The hard-hitting Mexican landed the punches that count and eventually handed Gennady Golovkin the first loss of his professional career. The boxing world was put on notice for this fight and even NBA stars had their own take […]

The experts and analysts at Sports Illustrated have released their top-100 players for the 2018-19 season. Several players have climbed in their rankings, including Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who was given the No. 14 spot for his improved play. Gobert — a 26-year-old Frenchman — is one of the NBA’s biggest threats in the […]

Boris Diaw announced his retirement from basketball and his fellow French man Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz sent out a heartfelt message. Via his Twitter account, Gobert thanked Diaw for being an inspiration and a teammate: From an inspiration, to a teammate, to a brother. Thank you @theborisdiaw for everything you did for me […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is on a different level when talking about his defense on the basketball court. With the physical tools and defensive IQ to back things up, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year can really be a handful for opposing teams. Apparently, being a defender is not just an on-court […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert’s main responsibilities for his team is to swallow whole any shots opponents take inside the paint and clean the glass. Gobert, however, seems to be adding another dimension to his game. In an Instagram story posted by teammate Donovan Mitchell, Gobert could be seen practicing his jump shot – […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has taken the league by storm with his on-court antics and the maturity shown by carrying his team through an unprecedented playoff run, but the Rookie of the Year runner-up got a rude awakening when his own teammate, Rudy Gobert, rejected his philosophical ways. Donovan , you can't mix […]

Rudy Gobert is fresh off winning his long-awaited Defensive Player of the Year award, but one particular kid in his camp apparently didn’t get the memo. The Stifle Tower didn’t wait long to show him to put some respeck on his name by swatting away his layup attempt without any sense of remorse. C'mon, it's the […]

Though it hasn’t been confirmed just yet, it sounds like Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell might be getting his own shoe deal very soon. His teammate, Rudy Gobert, hinted at the news in an online video clip earlier this week. MOOD 👀🕷@spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/nXCyXNkoAh — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) July 11, 2018 Mitchell, now 21 years […]

It’s been 20 years since France have won it all in the World Cup, and they are on the verge of ending that long drought this year following their 1-0 win on Tuesday over fellow European powerhouse Belgium in the semifinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Thousands of miles away from Russia, […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: […]

Once Gordon Hayward (finally) announced his decision to sign with the Boston Celtics as a free agent, most people wrote off the Utah Jazz as a playoff team. It was understandable on the surface; Hayward was, at worst, their second best player and the only serious offensive threat on the roster. Without him, it was […]

Former Arizona center DeAndre Ayton has not been shy about declaring his status as the Phoenix Suns’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, there is another big man, Mo Bamba, that has caught the eye of general manager Ryan McDonough. Texas center Mo Bamba is one of the most intriguing prospects in this […]

The NBA has seen a decrease in centers as the league’s 30 teams have mostly prioritized shooting and increasing the pace of play. One big man, however, has been able to be not only incredibly effective, but an absolute game-changer for his team. Rudy Gobert has been a defensive juggernaut around the rim for his […]

Twitter is useful for a lot of things, from getting caught up on the latest news to keeping in touch with friends; it serves a lot of good purposes. It can also be used for a lot of odd reasons, like telling your son’s favorite player that he pooped in the toilet. Evidently, one Rudy […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert doesn’t seem to show mercy to many on the NBA floor, and as it turns out, he doesn’t like to show mercy to kids either. Gobert appeared to be working a basketball camp when a camper drove down the lane on Gobert. He didn’t show any mercy on him swatting […]

The Western Conference finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets will feature a ton of star power. The Warriors have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and of course Kevin Durant. The Rockets, on the other hand, have the likes of Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, Chris Paul, and James Harden. Former […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Philadelphia 76ers | Utah Jazz Precisely 365 days before the Utah Jazz’s 2017-18 season ended with a Game 5 loss in Houston, the club’s previous iteration saw an eerily similar campaign come to a close. The 2016-17 Jazz battled injuries but surged late to […]

Tracy McGrady did not back when letting out his frustration in today’s generation of NBA big men, who could not find a way to dominate smaller defenders at the post. During an episode of ESPN’s The Jump, the former NBA scoring champion singled out Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert for not having the skill or […]

Without the Utah Jazz swinging the trade for Donovan Mitchell, there is a good chance that this team wouldn’t have even made the playoffs. Thanks to that, alongside other plays like Ricky Rubio and Rudy Gobert, the Jazz in the thick of a solid playoff run. As important as Mitchell has been this year, and […]

The Utah Jazz tied up the series at one game apiece, making the adjustments the Houston Rockets expected them to make, yet they still proved unable to stop the inevitable — a surging road team playing with superior intensity and forcing the Rockets into difficult shots and decisions. Forward Luc Mbah A Moute, who faced […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2017-18 season crashed and burned Friday night in Salt Lake City, as they were eliminated from title contention after losing in Game 6 of their series with the Utah Jazz, 96-91. The ending to the game was particularly brutal to Paul George, as the game’s official appeared to have failed to […]

Joe Ingles had his fair share of fun after a convincing 113-96 Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to put the Utah Jazz up 3-1 in the first-round series. After Rudy Gobert had answered a few questions, The Stifle Tower handed over the microphone to the Aussie, who responded with his typical humor. […]

It has become commonplace for NBA players to wear shoes inspired by their favorite entities in pop culture. One of the most notable pairs of kicks from this year was courtesy of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert after he featured a design of “Luffy,” who is the main protagonist of the manga “One Piece.” Apparently, […]

Steven Adams has certainly done his work scouting the Utah Jazz, now with two games under his belt following a Game 2 loss on Wednesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder big man noted how his team had lost the battle on the boards, being out-rebounded by 10 (five of them being offensive rebounds) — comparing […]

The NBA season isn’t so much a sprint or marathon as it is a time-lapsed sociological experiment. With 30 teams playing almost 4,000 minutes each, the teams in the playoffs now and what they were on opening night are the same in jerseys only. Since opening night, the Utah Jazz have grown, adjusted, coalesced, and […]

The Utah Jazz have undergone a complete transformation since Rudy Gobert’s return to the lineup, one that even he didn’t see coming upon returning from injury on January. Gobert was optimistic about his team’s chances, saying “we will be fine” earlier in the season once he returned, with the Jazz way off the playoff picture. […]

Does winning the Rookie of the Year Award really matter? For some, yes. Being crowned the best rookie is a sign of a good, if not an excellent career ahead of you. But if Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is concerned, none of it matters, especially for his teammate in Donovan Mitchell. Several believe […]

When it comes to stellar defensive play, Golden State Warriors star power forward Draymond Green is certainly an expert in that field. However, when asked on Tuesday about the Utah Jazz’s defense that is led by rising star center Rudy Gobert, Green couldn’t say for sure that Gobert was the 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. […]

Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba could catch some eyes in this upcoming NBA Draft, already drawing comparisons to some of the league’s best shot-blockers, namely Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. According to NBADraft.net analyst Jonathan Wasserman, the legitimate 7-footer possesses the size and a similar 7-foot-9 wingspan that would allow him to not only rack […]

The Utah Jazz have survived a myriad of injuries and impasses over the course of the season, going from what was likely the graveyard of the Western Conference to steadily climbing up the ladder to seventh place in a brutal playoff race. Rudy Gobert has proven one of the most pivotal players in this transformation, […]