The most enjoyable thing Gobert does is just wildly shift what opponents think they’re capable of around the rim, writes Andy Larsen.
It’s probably an easy finish either way, but I do enjoy flair plays — and I think Gobert embracing some trickery around the hoop might make some of his finishes a little easier against stiffer competition.
There’s a bell curve of approach for teams: if you attack Gobert too much, he’s just gonna block or bother a huge percentage of your shots. But if you attack him too little, he’ll change your entire shot chart, making it nearly impossible for you to have an efficient night on offense.Anyway, Rudy Gobert is good. Everyone knew this already, but it’s nice to see it again.This possession impressed me so much.
Look, the Jazz and Nuggets had one of the best playoff series of all time in the bubble two years ago, there’s no doubt about it. Their matchups, right now, are significantly more compelling than the Jazz and Rockets’ — the franchises are just in vastly different places.