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Where does Gobert rank out of the entire NBA ?

Cy said:
Ranking him top 10 right now is way too early. I get that we want to hype him up, but he still has to prove what he can do against the elite in the playoffs before he deserves a top 10 ranking ahead of the likes of Marc Gasol, Dwight Howard, Lamarcus Aldridge, and Blake Griffin (just too name a few).
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I love Rudy, but I agree with you cy. Its a little early for this. That said, there are very few players I would trade him for. Maybe Wiggins, Davis, other than that, I like my chances with Rudy.
 
b_line said:
I love Rudy, but I agree with you cy. Its a little early for this. That said, there are very few players I would trade him for. Maybe Wiggins, Davis, other than that, I like my chances with Rudy.
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Yeah, in terms of trading it's a different story because you are projecting the future. In terms of right now I would pick a lot of players over him just for the sake of winning now.
 
Cy said:
Yeah, in terms of trading it's a different story because you are projecting the future. In terms of right now I would pick a lot of players over him just for the sake of winning now.
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Exactly. The hard thing for me to project is his offensive game. If he doesn't have major injuries, he will be an all time great defender, and at the very least a good rebounder. If he develops even the offensive game, he will be one if the greatest of all time. If you asked me before the season if I was possible for Rudy to develop an offensive game, I would take no 100% of the time. Now, I won't put anything past him. The way he has developed is insane.
 
Top 10 sophomores

1. Rudy Gobert, Jazz
Now the unquestioned starting center in Utah, Gobert is showing signs of being an everyday double-double guy who can dominate the paint on defense. His efforts are a big reason why Utah is playing high-level basketball.

His signature game was his 15-point, 24-rebound performance in a win over the Z-Bo-less Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday. He dominated the court without blocking a shot, proving he is more than just a shot-blocker. Although he is still mostly a minus on offense, that will likely change by next season with more experience and added strength. The Jazz have their future front line, and it is impressive.
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From David thorpes sophomore rankings on ESPN. Giannis is number two.
 
Rudy is obviously amazing already in just his second year. I agree with everyone who is saying he could be an all time great defender. As far as how good he is RIGHT NOW, he is not top 10 like some of you are saying. Top 20 I think is fair.

Taking present as well as future into account, I would only trade him for Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis. I would atleast consider Westbrook, Curry, and Harden, though.
 
sportsnut1232 said:
Rudy is obviously amazing already in just his second year. I agree with everyone who is saying he could be an all time great defender. As far as how good he is RIGHT NOW, he is not top 10 like some of you are saying. Top 20 I think is fair.

Taking present as well as future into account, I would only trade him for Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis. I would atleast consider Westbrook, Curry, and Harden, though.
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LeBron says hello.

But yeah, I get what you're saying. Utah's chance to contend is based on us having a 3&D team. Take away Gobert and our advantage on defense collapses. Rudy is going to have a statue outside the ESA someday. He and Favors will be Jazz lifers. Hayward I'm not so sure about. He could very well decide to opt out and leave. And frankly, if/when we get a true 3&D wing, he's the most replaceable.
 
Forget the NBA. Let's do a world ranking.

1. Rudy Gobert
2. Chuck Norris
3. Everyone else
 
I think one name many people leaving off is Klay Thompson. If you factor age and the future into these lists a durable 2 guard who plays defense and shoots the ball accurately would probably be in my top 10.
 
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