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Rudy Gobert has been one of the best players that the Utah Jazz had in the modern era. The French center became the fiercest rim protector of his generation, earning multiple DPOY awards in the process. However, all good things must come to an end.
After a tumultuous season filled with drama, Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's the end of an era that saw the team make it to the playoffs every single year. After the trade was announced, an outpouring of support from fans came out for the Stifle Tower. (compiled by u/MapleCurryMurray on Reddit)
Thank you, @rudygobert27 https://t.co/6yoIdMBtib
— Nate Randle (@nate_randle_) July 2, 2022
Where would Rudy’s Kids be without the commitment and efforts from many members of the Utah community. No matter where my journey will take me, we will continue our mission to make Utah and the world a better place.
Thanks for the love ❤️ – Rudy pic.twitter.com/Mln51BlA2o
— Rudy’s Kids Foundation (@Rudys_Kids) July 2, 2022
For me losing @rudygobert27 isn’t about basketball. It’s about him as a person and what he brought to UT. We lost our son in ‘18, it was shared with him, and he took the time to reach out and connect. I ended up talking with him and felt his genuine concern. Forever grateful pic.twitter.com/HiWiaU1p17
— Austin McLain✌️ (@Auzzyboy24) July 2, 2022
Someone may have posted this already cuz it's been a few hours, but Alex Jensen's wife Natalie on IG (and Rudy's reply) pic.twitter.com/3T7OBjpszP
— Ryan McDonald (@ryanwmcdonald) July 2, 2022
Gobert's play on the court has been polarizing, to say the least. There are two schools of though when it comes to discussing the ex-Jazz star. One side firmly believes that Gobert was the clear-cut best defensive player in the league, and that he was let down by his teammates' porous defense. On the other hand, there are fans that believe that Gobert is a sham of a DPOY who is overrated.
No matter what you think about him on the court, though, you can't deny that he's an incredible person off the court. The countless messages and stories by Jazz fans, employees, and players alike show that he was a Grade A person. The community will surely miss his presence in the city.
It's the start of a brand-new era for the Utah Jazz. Where does the team go from here, now that their star center has been moved? Is it rebuild time for the Salt Lake City? Or will they lean on Donovan Mitchell to lead them to victory?
