Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is out of Monday’s Game 2 of the team’s second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Today we will discuss about Rudy Gobert: Partner| Why is not playing| Trade details.
Rudy Gobert: Partner| Why is not playing| Trade details
Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel (born 26 June 1992) is a French professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Utah Jazz who acquired him during the 2013 NBA Draft. Gobert also represents the French national team in its international competitions. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall and with a wingspan of 7 feet 9 inches (2.36 m), he plays in the center position.
| No. 27 – Minnesota Timberwolves | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 26, 1992 Saint-Quentin, France |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2013: 1st round, 27th overall pick |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | Cholet |
| 2013–2022 | Utah Jazz |
| 2013–2014 | →Bakersfield Jam |
| 2022–present | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Partner
Gobert and his girlfriend, Julia Bonilla, announced in February that they were expecting a child. Despite potentially missing a playoff game, Gobert is excited about becoming a father.
“It’s amazing,” he told the Deseret News earlier this year. “It’s a blessing. It’s something I always wanted in my life. I’m glad I found the right person to move forward with and I’m excited.”
When discussing the birth of his first child with his teammates, Gobert made it clear that everyone was supporting him and encouraged him to be there for his family when the time came.
“I would do anything to be there,” he said. “I don’t think there should be any debate on it. Coach Finch and every guy in this locker room, that’s what I love about them, we have a level of human connection and empathy for each other that I think is really cool.” And I think everyone would literally be telling me, ‘Don’t play, go.'”
Why is not playing
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said before Game 2 that Gobert would miss the game due to personal reasons. Sources confirmed that Gobert was in the Twin Cities with his fiancée Julia Bonilla on Monday for the birth of their child.
Trade details
Minnesota traded four first-round selections, a first-round pick, Rookie of the Year candidate Walker Kessler and veterans Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jared Vanderbilt and Leandro Bolmaro to the Utah Jazz for three-time Defensive Player of the Year draft picks. Traded rights. Year Rudy Gobert.
