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Timberwolves Star Rudy Gobert Gets Brutally Honest On Return To Utah

Rudy Gobert gets candid ahead of return to Utah.

Nico Martinez
Dec 9, 2022
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In Minnesota, the Timberwolves are still searching for answers after a poor start to the season. Besides the play of Anthony Edwards (who has been one of the few bright spots for them), the Wolves haven’t looked great and it’s especially concerning given how much they gave up to acquire Rudy Gobert.

The star big man has played his role well enough for the Timberwolves, but his fit with the roster has been poor and the team has been unable to find any kind of consistent rhythm with him on the floor.

This week marks a special one for Rudy, as it’s the first time he’s set to play in Utah since the big trade.

Looking ahead to the matchup, Gobert got brutally honest.

(via Star Tribune)

On Friday, Gobert will return to Utah for his first game since the Jazz traded him to Minnesota. Utah was Gobert’s only franchise. Nine seasons of playoff appearances, of Defensive Player of the Year accolades. Nine years of calling a place home. There’s still a lot of love between Gobert and the Jazz.

“In this league when a player gets traded, usually people try to only focus on the basketball. But the way I am, things are bigger than just basketball,” Gobert said. “The community, there’s relationships. There’s a lot of people that always had my back.”

Gobert said he has never been in the visitors’ locker room of the arena, and Friday is going to feel at least a little “weird.” The Wolves already faced the Jazz in Minnesota, and that was different for Gobert, but Friday he’ll face a crowd that cheered him on for nearly a decade.

“I just want to enjoy the moment,” Gobert said. “There’s a lot of people that I have a lot of love for over there. There’s a lot of great memories. … I just want to enjoy the moment and, of course, get a win.”


What Kind Of Reception Will Gobert Receive From Jazz Fans?

The Mitchell/Gobert era got pretty ugly towards the end, and now the Jazz are in a complete rebuild after trading them both away for picks and young assets. Ultimately, it was the right decision for both parties as there was a strong sense the championship window had already passed.

Only time will tell how Jazz fans remember Gobert, but they were more successful with him around than they are right now. Something tells me Jazz fans would love to go back to that time for at least a moment…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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