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Is Gobert the best Center in the Western Conference?

Gasol is stronger than Rudy. But Rudy is damn strong.
Cousins is partying with Matt Barnes and high 5ing him in a drunk state about punching other ppl in the face.
 
Rudy's trade value is the highest of any C in the league, he's pretty much reached the tier of untradables.. Teams would line up throwing together packages including their starting C's and plenty of other assets if he was on the block.
 
stitches said:
So honest question - Vivek calls DL and is like "umh... Cousins for Gobert straight up?"

What say you?
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No, and it isn't even close. Cousins is a great talent offensively. But he just doesn't impact the game like Gobert. Jazz don't really need offense from Rudy. He gets some lobs, but can easily just score off put backs. But Gobert is heads and shoulders above everyone else on defensive impact. The blocks are tangible; rim protection can be measured. But it's more: altered shots, players pulling shots down or not even penetrating due to his presence. Look how many MLA's teams have. That's not just bad luck. It's players hurrying shots and trying to put a higher trajectory on others because they know Rudy is lurking.
 
stitches said:
So honest question - Vivek calls DL and is like "umh... Cousins for Gobert straight up?"

What say you?
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Gobert for Cousins and their 1st round pick - unprotected. Would you do it?

I still wouldn't, tbh. Rudy just makes everyone else better. Plus his amazing attitude and intensity.
 
Stifle Tower said:
No, and it isn't even close. Cousins is a great talent offensively. But he just doesn't impact the game like Gobert. Jazz don't really need offense from Rudy. He gets some lobs, but can easily just score off put backs. But Gobert is heads and shoulders above everyone else on defensive impact. The blocks are tangible; rim protection can be measured. But it's more: altered shots, players pulling shots down or not even penetrating due to his presence. Look how many MLA's teams have. That's not just bad luck. It's players hurrying shots and trying to put a higher trajectory on others because they know Rudy is lurking.
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The leadership, tenacity, swagger, and work ethic are things he brings to the table that can't be measured too
 
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If you want to build a team you pick Gasol or Rudy there are other talented centers I just don't know if they help their team win as much as their stats may suggest.
 
Stifle Tower said:
Gobert for Cousins and their 1st round pick - unprotected. Would you do it?

I still wouldn't, tbh. Rudy just makes everyone else better. Plus his amazing attitude and intensity.
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I think Cousins is a player who makes the Kings better, because he's an offensive fulcrum. But on a good team, I don't see his impact, as he'd be less dominant and his weaknesses would be more impactful.
That being said from a basketball standpoint I'd do it under the condition that I'd be 100% sure that Favors back is okay. Adding a potential top5 pick under a fresh rookie contract could be big when it comes to salary cap management.

From a human standpoint I'd have trouble giving up Gobert. His defense is also very exciting for me to watch(I'm weird that way)
Add to that, that Sacramento really shouldn't do the trade. With every other franchise I'd say they wouldn't, but Sacto...you never know
 
Gobert is the best center in the NBA. Not just the Western Conference!
 
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