To everyone's surprise, the Wolves have already extended Rudy Gobert since the Frenchman signed a contract worth 110 million over three years, which binds him to Minnesota until 2028. For this, the best defender in the NBA blew up the last year of his previous contract, at 47 million dollars, and to thank him, the managers therefore offered him a longer contract. According to The AthleticGobert wanted four years, and the Wolves accepted three additional years, with a “player option” after two years.
“The last year of my contract was really high” recognizes the Frenchman. “Allowing the team to retain our players was a win for the Wolves. But keeping me for a longer period is very good for both parties.”
Naz Reid touched by his teammate’s “sacrifice”
This is what we call “win-win”, and the savings made on this contract extension will make it possible in the medium term to extend the best talents of the team like Naz Reid, or to position themselves on free agents. An attitude that touches his teammate.
“From him, it’s deadly to think of others,” reacts Reid, who will have the opportunity to test the market at the end of the season. “It’s really selfless. I know a lot of people wouldn't do that, but he would. He shows it now. I'm happy that he thinks of me and this team. This means he wants to win. »
Gobert repeats it, he placed the team and collective ambitions before his personal case, and his bank account.
“It was never about the money, and even more so at this stage of my career. It's about being where I feel at home and where I can win titles,” continues Gobert. “These guys, from the players to the coaches to the management, welcomed me and believed in me. They gave me the opportunity to give my best on and off the pitch, and made me progress. »
