“The goal is to win a championship, I didn’t come here just to be a good team”: Rudy Gobert aims to bring Minnesota its 1st NBA title

Arjun Julka | 07/07/2022
"The goal is to win a championship, I didn’t come here just to be a good team": Rudy Gobert aims to bring Minnesota its 1st NBA title

The Minnesota Timberwolves host an introductory press conference with Rudy Gobert, who expresses his future goals with the franchise.

You could call it the blockbuster trade of the summer so far. After playing 9-seasons with the Utah Jazz,  Rudy Gobert was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal. GM Tim Connelly agreed to part with a host of talent and draft picks for the French big man.

The Wolves frontcourt now boasts a twin tower consisting of Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. The trade received mixed responses. While some believe the T-Wolves gave a lot away for Gobert, others applauded the team’s urgency to win.

The Minnesota team has three All-Stars starting for them, looking to now make a run for the Larry O’Brien trophy. The addition of Gobert gives the Wolves a defensive anchor who can contribute on both ends of the floor. A three-time DPOY, Gobert led the league in rebounds during the 2021-22 season.

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During the team’s recent press conference, Gobert seemed locked-in as he embarked on his new journey in Minnesota, setting the agenda straight.

Rudy Gobert shares an insight into his aspirations with the Wolves.

The Timberwolves organization officially introduced Gobert to the media, who was beaming with excitement, addressing a host of questions. Some of them being his team chemistry with KAT, championship aspirations, and the fan culture.

The three-time All-Star averaged 15.6 PPG, 14.7 RPG, and 2.1 BPG this season, shooting a highly efficient 71.3% from the field. This might serve as the perfect opportunity for Gobert to silence the critics and naysayers who blamed him for the Jazz’s poor performance in the playoffs.

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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