Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert comes up with the clutch block on Delon Wright of the Dallas Mavericks to preserve the lead on January 25, 2020.

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Rudy Gobert recovers against drive in time to swat late-game shot off glass

Any defender can camp out on the help side and occasionally uncork a well-timed rejection - Rudy Gobert’s game is so much more than that. Tasked with a mismatch checking the ever-crafty Luka Dončić out on the perimeter, the 7-foot-1 Utah Jazz center not only keeps up with the penetrating superstar but punches a subtle shot attempt out of bounds before the Dallas Mavericks even know what hit them. Gobert finished with 14 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks in the February 25, 2022 victory.

Rudy Gobert blankets Luka Dončić, sends shot attempt out of bounds

Rudy Gobert is a generational rim protector and it shows. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year steps up to answer a challenge from New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart and sends the offering straight out of bounds. Gobert’s Utah Jazz would hold on for the victory on January 21, 2021.

Rudy Gobert extinguishes layup attempt at the rim

Throw it down, Rudy! Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert gets up for the alley-oop pass before rocking trim with a big-time two handed slam against the Los Angeles Lakers on August 3, 2020.

Rudy Gobert dives hard to the rim to throw down alley-oop slam

It took one game for the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves frontcourt to strike fear in the hearts of NBA defenses. After nine seasons as a member of the Utah Jazz, Rudy Gobert kicked off his Twin Cities debut in style. First showing off the defensive chops that made him NBA Defensive Player of the Year three times, Gobert picks off an errant Oklahoma City Thunder pass and races the other way. Not exactly known for his outside shooting touch but short on time with the third quarter clock draining fast, Gobert beats the buzzer with a one-handed floater from just inside the three-point arc. The three-time All-Star put together a masterful first impression, with 23 points, 16 rebounds and two assists in the 115-108 win on October 19, 2022.

Rudy Gobert beats buzzer with floater in first game with Timberwolves

New home, same ability to deliver for Rudy Gobert. As the struggling Los Angeles Lakers found out, the three-time All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year is fitting in just fine with the Minnesota Timberwolves after spending his first nine seasons with the Utah Jazz. When Anthony Edwards hits his new teammate with an acrobatic pass in the paint, it doesn’t even matter that Gobert is enveloped by three Lakers defenders, as he muscles his way around all comers for a hard-earned layup. Gobert’s monster performance — 22 points, 21 rebounds, two assists and two blocks — kept the Lakers winless en route to a 111-102 victory on October 28, 2022

Rudy Gobert battles for position in post, gets acrobatic layup to fall

While Rudy Gobert’s contributions on the defensive end of the floor are legendary, take your eye off him when the Utah Jazz have the rock at your own risk. The center cuts straight to the basket after setting a screen for Mike Conley then reaches way up to throw down a lob against the Golden State Warriors on March 14, 2021. Gobert added 24 points and a franchise-record 28 rebounds in the matchup.

Rudy Gobert rolls to the rim in franchise record 28-rebound performance

An absolutely massive slam! Late in third quarter action, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert rolls to the rim and throws down a two-handed jam against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 23, 2020. Gobert had an impressive night, tallying 20 points and 17 rebounds in the lopsided win for the Utah Jazz.

Rudy Gobert throws down two-handed slam in the paint

Rule No. 1 of the NBA All-Star Game: Be ready for anything. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert gets into position as teammate Steph Curry launches a backward heave outlet pass up the court to LeBron James, then connects with James himself on an impromptu bounce alley-oop. Gobert finished with 10 points in the March 7, 2021 mid-season exhibition.

Rudy Gobert dunks off bounce-pass lob from LeBron James in 2021 All-Star Game

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