Best Fit: Dallas Mavericks
The best destination for Rudy Gobert is actually a team that has already publicly expressed interest: the Dallas Mavericks.
Similar to Atlanta, the Mavericks have somewhat of a one-man show on offense in Luka Doncic. He can manipulate a pick-and-roll better than anyone in the NBA and would have the best pick-and-roll partner of his career with Gobert.
Currently, Luka’s best roll-man is Mavericks center Dwight Powell. Powell is an explosive athlete who can finish lobs, pocket passes, and putbacks with ease. Gobert would be an upgrade to Powell, using his 3-inch height advantage to give Luka an even bigger target for passes.
Simply standing near the rim could reap points for Gobert next to a player like Luka Doncic. He can make practically any pass imaginable and could find Gobert whenever the defense looks away.
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Defensively, Gobert’s contributions would be massive, of course. The Mavericks have plenty of solid wing defenders, and adding Gobert’s rim protection could fortify them as one of the NBA’s best defenses.
A deal for Rudy Gobert would require a lot from the Mavericks, of course. Perhaps the team could use guard Jalen Brunson’s pending free agency and work out a sign-and-trade deal with Utah.
