Gobert to Minnesota

[fallenchicken]

This hurts, but it’s the right move. This is a **** ton of picks, and with Gobert’s contract, this was probably the only chance to move him and get maximum assets back. That contract is only getting bigger as he ages. I think we sent him to a good situation where he can compete too.

As a few others pointed out—it’s ultimately not Gobert’s fault this had to happen. The Conley trade didn’t work out, and now we had no choice but to move at least one of our stars. It’s too bad. I’ll always love Gobert. I hope he and towns kill it next season.

 

[YoungJefe]

It's a small NBA sample size, but he's at 33.3% 2pt FG% and 27.8% from 3.
Without watching his game, there are no stats that jump out as "hey, I'm an NBA player" yet.

There could be hope but he seems pretty raw and unfinished, or just not an NBA player.

I still hold out a small hope that he's going to blossom into someone that gets more than 7 minutes a game for the 35 games he played in last year.
Unless there are more roster moves, he won't get the playing time.

He was a rookie 1st round pick, not a bad guy to add when we've been devoid of any young talent forever.

 

[silesian]

The highest that Minnesota has been in the standings since 2004 was 7th (this year), correct? They’ve had how many #1 picks in that time? This is crazy.

The wolves get a ring with this roster.

 

[Peter Effin' Parker]

That's like going from 90's Shania Twain to Whoopie Goldberg.

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You've never gotten that old fashioned feeling from Whoopie?

 

[stitches]

I do remember folks telling me if Rudy had a lot of value he would be traded already.

Imagine if we traded him before the draft. We might have gotten 8 unprotected 1sts...

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

Lol calm down. Minnesota just overpaid like a ************. We literally own their entire draft future. This was a deal you give for a young superstar.

You’re right! OG and Trent straight up? That’s was an insult! Ainge has proven his value to this franchise.

Kudos to Finch, Demps and Connely for the vision and balls to step out and try something different with KAT. I truly wish them nothing but the best - love to see Rudy get his ring! No reason we both can’t prosper in the years ahead. Minny just gave us a future when it was starting to look bleak!

 

[YoungJefe]

Imagine if we traded him before the draft. We might have gotten 8 unprotected 1sts...

I was told Collins, Capela, and Huerter was the best we could do.

 

[Pastramiking]

I would have done Russell instead of Beasley and Beverly… Or included Conley and done Russell and Beasley or Beverly. But otherwise that is a lot of value for Gobert. He is a unique and incredible force. I will miss seeing him in Jazz Uniform.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I love it when people use the word gobsmacked.


View: https://twitter.com/_Talkin_NBA/status/1542972007834435591

 

[SoberasHotRod]

- We have to be going in to full tank mode, right? How else does this make sense. Assuming that's the case, very well done Danny.
- I'm confused on taking this deal if we aren't going in to full tank mode. There were likely much better win now moves available, plus we basically ignored all of the good options in free agency.
- I wonder what Alex Jensen could do with Kessler, assuming he stays on with the new coaching staff.

- I would have loved to see us win a championship with Gobert. We likely don't see a player with a better overall impact than him in a long time.

 

[Pastramiking]

I like that Minnesota (and Cavs) are bucking the small ball trend. You can’t beat Warriors at the game them invented. Minnesota is taking an all-in risk and I look forward to seeing what happens with them.

 

[idiot]

He also doesn't grasp the concept that they literally can't trade for him unless they move Ben.

He understands. They talked about on his podcast recorded yesterday evening.