The president of the Minnesota Timberwolves: "We want to be with Rudy Gobert for a long time"
Despite the criticism and the hefty salary earned by the French defensive player, the Wolves are very clear about it
Tim Connelly, President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has reaffirmed his intention to keep Rudy Gobert on the team long-term. In an interview with Darren Wolfson of KSTP, Connelly expressed his desire for the French center to remain a key piece for the franchise. "We would like Rudy to be here for a long time," he mentioned, emphasizing that continuity will be one of the team's strengths heading into the new season, and they are very pleased with the core group.
The 32-year-old Frenchman was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Timberwolves before the 2022-23 season, with a guaranteed contract until the end of the 2024-25 season, and a player option for the 2025-26 season. Throughout his career, he has made several playoff appearances, six with the Jazz and the most recent with the Timberwolves, where he ultimately enjoyed an extended postseason by reaching the Western Conference Finals in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, sponsored by Google Pixel. In the past season, Rudy Gobert played 91 games, averaging 13.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.4 assists per game.
Games and Preseason
Furthermore, Gobert represented France at the 2024 Olympic Games, where he won a silver medal. Despite facing difficulties adjusting to coach Vincent Collet's rotation alongside Victor Wembanyama, and dealing with an injury during the tournament, he managed to average 3.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his five appearances. Connelly also commented on Gobert's physical condition for the 2024 NBA preseason, noting that the center is in good shape despite a finger injury suffered during the Olympics, and is ready to compete.
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