Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

"Rudy actually not trash anymore" #nba #nbaplayoffs #timberwolves #rudygobert #draymondgreen

29 Apr 2024 · 1 min

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In this YouTube clip, Draymond Green praises the Minnesota Timberwolves' recent performance, highlighting Anthony Edwards' transformative effect on the team and emphasizing Rudy Gobert's unexpected defensive resurgence. Green notes that Gobert, once considered a liability in switch situations, now actively contests shots and contributes to winning on the defensive end, no longer merely dropping back. He discusses how Phoenix's occasional small‑ball lineups forced the Timberwolves to adjust, yet Gobert still held his own against players like Royce O'Neal. Green concludes that Gobert's improvement reflects a shift in the required skill set rather than a sudden change in ability, underscoring evolving defensive expectations in the playoffs.

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And what Anthony Edwards has taken those guys and done is absolutely amazing. Like Rudy, Rudy, Rudy actually not trash anymore. He defends now. And ironically, you know, he got all the defensive rep. But I mean, like when you see him on the switches, he's up at the level. He not just sitting back in the drop no more. When he gets switched onto the guy, it's like his antennas pop on. He is actually impacting winning. And he's actually doing that on the defensive end. Whereas opposed to other series, he's gotten played off the floor. Although Phoenix went small at times to try to get back in the game, there were times that they still played Rudy on Royce O'Neal. Before, if you went 5 guards, there was no chance Rudy Gobert can play. Like 0% chance. And— And if I'm honest, I don't think at this point that was a change in ability. That is a change in what's required of you.