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40. Rudy Gobert

40. Rudy Gobert

This one is tricky.

The Timberwolves raised a lot of eyebrows across the NBA when they gave up four players and five number ones to get the multi-time Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert.  It was a lot to give up, but the results have been scary thus far.

The Frenchman had solid numbers in 2022/23, averaging a double-double with 13.4 Points and 11.6 Rebounds per Game.  This is good, but down from his previous All-Star years, and the meshing of him and Karl-Anthony Towns has yet to be fruitful. 

Although Gobert only played one year, and it did not meet expectations, it was statistically good enough for him to be ranked on a team this young, and without a lot of success.  Still, this could be the trade that buries Minnesota for years.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Traded from the Utah Jazz for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, a 2023 1st Round Pick (which would be Keyonte George) a 2025 1st Round Pick, a 2026 1st Round Pick, a 2027 1st Round Pick and a 2029 1st Round Pick 7/6/22.
  • Games Played: 70
  • Per Game Averages:

    30.7 MP
    .659 eFG%
    .644 FT%
    13.4 PTS
    11.6 RB
    1.2 AST
    0.8 STL
    1.4 BLK

    5 Playoff Games
    35.4 MP
    .630 eFG%
    .630 FT%
    15.0 PTS
    12.2 RB
    2.0 AST
    0.4 STL
    1.0 BLK

  • Advanced Stats:

    18.9 PER
    .675 TS%
    1.4 VORP
    7.8 WS

    5 Playoff Games
    18.2 PER
    .668 TS%
    0.1 VORP
    0.5 WS

  • Major Accolades and Awards: None

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