This Jazz-Knicks Trade Sends Rudy Gobert To New York

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Tom Thibodeau’s love affair with defense throughout his NBA coaching career is well documented. To be even more specific, the New York Knicks coach loves rim protection.

Thibodeau innovated defensive schemes as a member of the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff in the early-to-mid-00s. It appears to be a lifelong obsession for the coach.

With all that said, he probably wasn’t happy with the Knicks’ defense in 2021-22. Their Defensive Rating of 111.31 ranked 22nd in the NBA. It’s safe to assume that Thibodeau would like to improve on that mark.

Acquiring Rudy Gobert would be a safe avenue towards doing so.

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Realistically, it might be Thibodeau’s wildest dream come true. Meanwhile, he might be available this summer as the Utah Jazz appear to be moving towards a teardown.

Here’s a deal that unites the two natural allies.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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