Rudy Gobert
If you read our page frequently, you’ve probably seen Rudy Gobert linked to the Golden State Warriors already. We’re basically obsessed with the idea.
After all, how often does the opportunity to pair arguably the two best defensive players of their generation come along? Here’s your answer: not very often at all.
Couple Draymond Green’s defensive versatility with Gobert’s elite rim protection, and scoring on the Warriors becomes practically impossible. It doesn’t feel like an exaggeration to say they could finish the season with the best Defensive Rating in NBA history.
Gobert’s effectiveness as a screen setter should do wonders for their offense as well. Fans should picture the first modern Warriors title team, with Andrew Bogut in the middle.
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If Steve Kerr could unlock Gobert as a high post passer in a similar fashion, the sky would be the limit for this group.
In fact, it might be even if he can’t.