Rudy at P3: 12'3.5'' max vertical reach

[jazzmania]

Best shot blockers are not the elite explosive jumpers (although it would help on rebounding and on the offensive side). The elite shot blockers have length, and are elite in the anticipation of timing the block attempt. When we don't explode over someone, you have to know how to be more economical in your moves over your opponents. Length, smarts, timing wins out everytime. That's what Mark Eaton did. Rudy's a better, longer athlete but he has similiar timing instincts. If he could get to Marks' anticipation skills he could be the best of all time.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Actually, that's exactly what DX said. . .

https://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Rudy-Gobert-5878/

He's not an off the charts athlete, though, as he looks somewhat heavy running the floor at times and is not terribly explosive in terms of his sheer leaping ability. He tested out fairly poorly at the NBA Combine in a number of different categories, even if it's difficult to gauge exactly how he compares to his American peers in these tests as it was likely his first time encountering them. He does not appear to be anywhere near as athletic as the likes of physical specimens such as DeAndre Jordan or Javale McGee

They said he had quick feet and was athletic for his size. He still isn't as athletic as McGee or Jordan.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

https://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Rudy-Gobert-5878/

And SB Nation:

He's not all that athletic, but his heart is in the right place. It's very hard to shoot over the top of earnestly-waived 7'9 arms.

#RudyNeverForgetsOrForgives

"Not all that athletic" and "unathletic" aren't the same thing.

 

[jazzmania]

He's smarter and anticipates better than McGee and Jordan. He utilizes his quickness much better. Franchise level defender.

 

[Coach Ellis]

"Not all that athletic" and "unathletic" aren't the same thing.

Not the same words, but they clearly aren't touting him as an athlete. Just admit that you were wrong. It's okay.

 

[NAOS]

Cy gon Cy.

 

[spycam1]

Dont think anyone ever said that.

Apparently they did because Rudy doesn't forget. You gonna argue with Rudy bro?

 

[Stoked]

Who gives a crap exactly what they said?

To Gobert they questioned his athleticism and he took it personal and it stoked that fire. That's what matters.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Apparently they did because Rudy doesn't forget. You gonna argue with Rudy bro?

You dont get to my level of arguing by being scared to argue anyone.

 

[VINYLONE]

Cy gon Cy.

Yeah, I guess so. Why would he continue arguing that point? Weird.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Not the same words, but they clearly aren't touting him as an athlete. Just admit that you were wrong. It's okay.

no

 

[Doublea]

You dont get to my level of arguing by being scared to argue anyone.

Yeah your level of arguing is denying facts and using your biased view to not listen to anyone. It's like the quote: "Don't argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."