Not really the time to rest too much for Rudy Gobert who, in a little less than a month (September 27), will already be obliged to put on the blue heater for the start of the “training camp” in the NBA.
Already eliminated from the World Cup, he says to himself ” enthusiastic to the idea of finding the wolves to achieve the ” best possible season “. Words that echo those he made at the end of April, when he still hesitated to represent France this summer.
” We have the potential to be really, really good », announces the French, on the sidelines of the victory of the Blues against Côte d’Ivoire. ” We’re going to have a good training camp, build good habits. We have the potential to be in the Top 2 of the best defenses and I don’t even need to mention our talent in attack. If we arrive [au training camp] with the mindset of doing everything we can to win, while holding each other accountable, then we’re going to have a great and amazing season. »
Build habits
For Rudy Gobert, the fact that the majority of players in Minnesota will be back in the team will also allow him to continue his momentum from last season, which he considers ” Good “. She who, remember, was ranked 8th in the West before being eliminated in the first round against Denver.
” Everything we went through last season will pay off next season. “, Estimates the triple Defender of the Year, in reference to the difficulties linked to the injury of Karl-Anthony Towns then those of Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels, or even to his altercation with Kyle Anderson.
And the All-Star pivot is also delighted to see several of his teammates take part in the World Cup in Asia: “ Half the team is in the World Cup and I’m really happy about that, to see the guys representing their countries. This international experience will really help us. »
His adaptation period is over.
Individually, Rudy Gobert hopes above all to be able to bounce back from a complicated season, both on the courts (13.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.4 against) and outside, an adjustment period requires.
” It was a year that I didn’t play well enough “, he admits, eager to do much better. ” But I kept fighting, working, being a good teammate and being a good leader. Now I feel better physically and also mentally. I am no longer in a process where I have to adapt to a new system and a new team. So it will be a different year. The most important thing for me will be to be better. »
If he can as a bonus silence his detractors, then Rudy Gobert can only be satisfied…
” I adore “, he shares, regarding the criticism. ” It comes when you do great things, people set high standards for you. I set myself even higher ones. It’s a blessing and, like I said, I’m excited to come back next season and be the best player I can be. »
| Rudy Gobert | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2013-14 | UTH | 45 | 10 | 48.6 | 0.0 | 49.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| 2014-15 | UTH | 82 | 26 | 60.4 | 0.0 | 62.3 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 9.5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 8.4 |
| 2015-16 | UTH | 61 | 32 | 55.9 | 0.0 | 56.9 | 3.4 | 7.5 | 11.0 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 9.1 |
| 2016-17 | UTH | 81 | 34 | 66.1 | 0.0 | 65.3 | 3.9 | 8.9 | 12.8 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 14.0 |
| 2017-18 | UTH | 56 | 32 | 62.2 | 0.0 | 68.2 | 3.0 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 13.5 |
| 2018-19 | UTH | 81 | 32 | 66.9 | 0.0 | 63.6 | 3.8 | 9.0 | 12.9 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 15.9 |
| 2019-20 | UTH | 68 | 34 | 69.3 | 0.0 | 63.0 | 3.4 | 10.1 | 13.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 15.1 |
| 2020-21 | UTH | 71 | 31 | 67.5 | 0.0 | 62.3 | 3.4 | 10.1 | 13.5 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 14.3 |
| 2021-22 | UTH | 66 | 32 | 71.3 | 0.0 | 69.0 | 3.7 | 11.0 | 14.7 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 15.6 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 70 | 31 | 65.9 | 0.0 | 64.4 | 3.3 | 8.3 | 11.6 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 13.4 |
| Total | 681 | 30 | 65.4 | 0.0 | 63.9 | 3.3 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 12.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
