NBA: Rudy Gobert, Defensive Player of the Year award: the best wall in NBA history?

Rudi Joubert, With a miss of 31 years from Los Minnesota Timberwolves, Elected NBA Defensive Player of the year for the fourth time In his career, having already received the award before in the seasons 2018, 2019 and 2021 When he was active in Utah Jazz And he became The third player Who gets this nomination for the fourth time with the legendary Dikembe Mutombo And Ben Wallace.

The 2.16 million francs a player He takes first place in the award voting ahead of his ‘rookie’compatriot Victor wimpanyama, Wing-forward from Tottenham, from Pam Adebayo Miami Heat and Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers ft.

Gobert, Who missed the second game of the playoff series against Denver Nuggets On Monday after the birth of his son a few hours before the meeting, he was Sixth highest scorer in the NBA with 2.1 interceptions Per game and reduce their opponents to an effective field goal percentage of 45,2%, The lowest milliseconds among 38 players. In addition, it occupies Fourth place in defensive rebounds From the league with 9,2 For every match.

Wolves with El, the best defense in the NBA

Yours is a big part of the merit that your team, The Wolves have the best defense in the NBA. By allowing their competitors 108.4 points per 100 possessions, 2.2 less than Boston Celtics, In second place in this defensive ranking. And Wolves They limited their opponents to 56.6 % in dunk attempts and ball throws, The lowest average in the league. Largely thanks to.

His power of intimidation is illustrated in a fact that reveals The Second Spectrum According to what His opponents tried only 21.6 % of their shots from inside the zone when Joubert was on the court, Which would have been the lowest percentage of any team this season. This number It increased to 26.7 % when he was out of court, Which would have been the sixth highest among all teams.

An insurmountable player in direct duels

In addition, it was the player who allowed the fewest points in direct duels against rivals, Defend at least 175 properties… As followed by the Second Spectrum. They also stand out as follows Pick and roll defender, Allowing the third-fewest points per direct pick, and defending at least 1,000 picks with the ball.

It is a blessing and an honor to join this small group. These two guys are legends. Each story is unique. Keep writing what and try to be the best version of myself every day

Rudi Joubert(Wolves player

“It’s a blessing and an honor to join this small group”Rudy Joubert told ESPN. “These two guys are legends.”, Asegura may refer to Ben Wallace And Dikembe Mutombo. “Every story is unique. Keep writing masters and try to be the best version of myself every day and enjoy every step of the way”.

Franc dedicates the award to his team: “I am grateful that my teammates and this organization believe in me and allow me to be who I am. It’s always about the team and Putting pressure on each other to give our best You give them all to us.”

I am grateful that my teammates and this organization believe in me and allow me to be who I am

To 31 years and after 11 seasons in the NBA, In addition to being recognized four times with the defensive player of the Year award, Joubert was included Six campaigns in the best defensive quintet, four in the best quintet and three-time All-Star. A great experience for a player who Many already consider him the best defender in the history of the NBA.