Rudy Gobert "Greatest Jazz Center of All Time" Countdown Thread

[framer]

After last night, maybe an alternate thread should be started: Derrick Favors, "Greatest Jazz Center of All Time."

Yeah, I believe that he is already top 15. I have a suspicion that he is going to be known as more of a PF as his career continues, especially as his range continues to improve. At some point he will need to be on the court with Gobert.

 

[framer]

#35 Todd Fuller
Points 168
Rebounds 129
Blocks 16
Steals 6
Assists 6

I remember this trade, I remember I had hope for this trade, I remember how bad Todd Fuller sucked. Up until that point I thought there was something magical about dudes picked in the lottery (Golden State, #11) because we had very few of those dudes show up to play for the Jazz. There was, however, a reason that we only gave up a second rounder to get him. He played for the 98-99 Jazz where soooo much was expected. Interestingly Fuller declined a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford in order to play pro ball. This is one of the few cases where the guy should have stayed in school instead of going pro, even though he scraped by for 5 NBA seasons. Currently Fuller is a certified high school math teacher. He participated in the Australian National Baptist Basketball Carnival where he went off for a career high 52 against the Dimsdalle Abbey Deacons second squad. Actually he was a solid college player who for 21 and 10 in the ACC playing for NC State. We just needed something more in 98.

 

[Stifle Tower]

^^
Yep, I remember Fuller too and how much I was hoping he'd be the answer for us.

 

[Lakers_Slapper]

OK, we had to redo this thread due to the limitations of only being able to have 10 pics in one post. Also, a lot of my pics are broken and are being fixed. Additionally, Gobert is actually ahead of more people and I will add them in until we are current when the season tips off for real.

The Center position for the Utah Jazz has been a collection of some of the greatest scum, villainy, and heartbreakers known to the NBA. I have 58 players (59 if you count Biedrins, which I refuse to) as suiting up for the Jazz during both the New Orleans and Utah eras and I am going to document Gobert's rise to the top as he leaves these past paragons of mediocrity in his wake!
For statistical purposes I am only going to count what these people did as a Jazzman. If they left after one season and became an All Star somewhere else, then you only get the one year counted, because if you did your best work for another team, then screw you. Also this counts for Hall of Famers who played just one game for the Jazz at the butt end of their career (I'm looking at you Walt Bellamy, may you rest in peace.)

So here are Gobert's current Stats:
Points 148
Rebounds 198
Blocks 56
Steals 12
Assists 14

This ranks him at #34 ahead of:

#35 Todd Fuller
Points 168
Rebounds 129
Blocks 16
Steals 6
Assists 6

I remember this trade, I remember I had hope for this trade, I remember how bad Todd Fuller sucked. Up until that point I thought there was something magical about dudes picked in the lottery (Golden State, #11) because we had very few of those dudes show up to play for the Jazz. There was, however, a reason that we only gave up a second rounder to get him. He played for the 98-99 Jazz where soooo much was expected. Interestingly Fuller declined a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford in order to play pro ball. This is one of the few cases where the guy should have stayed in school instead of going pro, even though he scraped by for 5 NBA seasons. Currently Fuller is a certified high school math teacher. He participated in the Australian National Baptist Basketball Carnival where he went off for a career high 52 against the Dimsdalle Abbey Deacons second squad. Actually he was a solid college player who for 21 and 10 in the ACC playing for NC State. We just needed something more in 98.

I can't believe you would talk about Gobert as being one of the best centers in Jazz history. Are you secretively one of Goberts relatives of something? Have you watched any past Jazz games or are you just googeling Jazz centers of the past??

 

[fgcamel]

I can't believe you would talk about Gobert as being one of the best centers in Jazz history. Are you secretively one of Goberts relatives of something? Have you watched any past Jazz games or are you just googeling Jazz centers of the past??

Dude, it's a countdown thread. He's not saying he's there yet. Not by a long shot. But maybe one day he could be, but in the meantime it's a fun thing to look back on. Personally i wish we had a thread like this for someone in each position.

 

[Lakers_Slapper]

Dude, it's a countdown thread. He's not saying he's there yet. Not by a long shot. But maybe one day he could be, but in the meantime it's a fun thing to look back on. Personally i wish we had a thread like this for someone in each position.

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

 

[framer]

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

The solution for you here is to not click on the link. Problem solved!

 

[framer]

#34 Francisco Elson
Points 134
Rebounds 115
Blocks 14
Steals 21
Assists 33

This 7 foot Dutch Center had an 8 year long NBA career. He began his professional playing days at the age of 12 in the Netherlands. He is probably best known for his altercation with Kevin Garnett when he played with Denver. After sending Garnett into the stands with a hard foul, Garnett retaliated later by punching Elson in the groin. Elson escalated things by calling Garnett "gay." Of course he was later forced to apologize. Elson went on to win a championship with the Spurs in 07. Elson was signed to a two year contract with the Jazz in 2010 but only played a year of it due to injuries. Elson returned to the Netherlands to recover and was eventually called up by the Sixers to provide temporary depth the next year, but only played in 5 games to round out his career. Elson never averaged more than 5 points per game his entire career.

 

[str8line]

A countdown thread for Gobert to be the greatest center of all time? So your saying that this thread will be the official countdown thread for the next 67 years or untill Gobert records the stats to qualify for the greatest Jazz center of all time? (which could take 67 years). Ok cool, got yah. Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case, I'm going to start a thread that's just as realistic. >>>>>>>> "Official countdown to Novak transforming into a Favors look a like".

Dude, you need a girlfriend.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Umm, I know my math skills aren't very good, but shouldn't Fuller have been ahead of Elson (325 to 317)?
Gobert's combined numbers probably put him ahead of 1 or 2 others by now.


BTW, this is my favorite thread. Just ignore Lakers_Slapper. Keep those updates coming so I can keep repping them.

 

[framer]

Umm, I know my math skills aren't very good, but shouldn't Fuller have been ahead of Elson (325 to 317)?
Gobert's combined numbers probably put him ahead of 1 or 2 others by now.


BTW, this is my favorite thread. Just ignore Lakers_Slapper. Keep those updates coming so I can keep repping them.

No, because screw Fuller and his not being able to help the Jazz win a championship. He's lucky I didn't place him below Araujo.
We are actually getting close to listing everyone Rudy has surpassed. By all star break he will have contributed more than half of the centers that have ever suited up for the Jazz. that is really, really sad. Once we get there, I will give the total score of the next guy in line.

 

[colton]

By all star break he will have contributed more than half of the centers that have ever suited up for the Jazz. that is really, really sad.

Wow, that is amazing. And yes, sad.