The Timberwolves pulled off the blockbuster of the NBA offseason thus far, striking a deal with the Jazz to land All-Star center Rudy Gobert. The trade will give Minnesota a defensive anchor to pair with the explosive offensive talent of budding star Anthony Edwards.
However, an old quote began to make the rounds following the trade that reminded fans of Edwards’s unimpressed opinion on Gobert’s defensive abilities.
Following a loss last December to the Jazz, in which Utah stifled Minnesota’s high octane offense, Edwards did his best to offer an explanation for his team’s lackluster performance. When asked if Gobert was a major reason for that, the former No. 1 pick said that while the presence of the French big man may affect some, he was completely unafraid of challenging the seven-footer at the rim.
