Rudy Gobert Grades & Analysis — C | Minnesota Timberwolves

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Career StatsA-

Year	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career	905	10.9	11.5	1.7	0.8	1.6	68.2%	0.0%	63.3%
2025-26	76	10.9	11.5	1.7	0.8	1.6	68.2%	0.0%	52.6%
2024-25	72	12.0	10.9	1.8	0.8	1.4	66.9%	0.0%	67.4%
2023-24	76	14.0	12.9	1.3	0.7	2.1	66.1%	0.0%	63.8%
2022-23	70	13.4	11.6	1.2	0.8	1.4	65.9%	0.0%	64.4%
2021-22	66	15.6	14.7	1.1	0.7	2.1	71.3%	0.0%	69.0%
2020-21	71	14.3	13.5	1.3	0.6	2.7	67.5%	0.0%	62.3%
2019-20	68	15.1	13.5	1.5	0.8	2.0	69.3%	0.0%	63.0%
2018-19	81	15.9	12.9	2.0	0.8	2.3	66.9%	0.0%	63.6%
2017-18	56	13.5	10.7	1.4	0.8	2.3	62.2%	0.0%	68.2%
2016-17	81	14.0	12.8	1.2	0.6	2.6	66.1%	0.0%	65.3%
2015-16	61	9.1	11.0	1.5	0.7	2.2	55.9%	0.0%	56.9%
2014-15	82	8.4	9.5	1.3	0.8	2.3	60.4%	0.0%	62.3%
2013-14	45	2.3	3.4	0.2	0.2	0.9	48.6%	0.0%	49.2%

Performance Grade by Season

PeakALongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentB+

Season	GP	PTS	REB	AST	FG%	Grade
2025-26	76	10.9	11.5	1.7	68.2%	B+ B+ Top 20%
2024-25	72	12.0	10.9	1.8	66.9%	B+ B+ Top 20%
2023-24	76	14.0	12.9	1.3	66.1%	A- A- Top 13%
2022-23	70	13.4	11.6	1.2	65.9%	B+ B+ Top 20%
2021-22	66	15.6	14.7	1.1	71.3%	A A Top 9%
2020-21	71	14.3	13.5	1.3	67.5%	A A Top 9%
2019-20	68	15.1	13.5	1.5	69.3%	A A Top 9%
2018-19	81	15.9	12.9	2.0	66.9%	A A Top 9%
2017-18	56	13.5	10.7	1.4	62.2%	A- A- Top 13%
2016-17	81	14.0	12.8	1.2	66.1%	A- A- Top 13%
2015-16	61	9.1	11.0	1.5	55.9%	B B Top 29%
2014-15	82	8.4	9.5	1.3	60.4%	B+ B+ Top 20%
2013-14	45	2.3	3.4	0.2	48.6%	D D Bottom 20%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Recent Games

Date	OPP	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	+/-
Sat, 5/16	vs SAS	L 109-139	22	0	3	0	0	0	0-4	0-0	-10
Wed, 5/13	@ SAS	L 97-126	23	4	5	0	2	1	1-4	0-0	-15
Sun, 5/10	vs SAS	W 114-109	30	11	13	4	0	1	4-7	0-1	-7
Sat, 5/9	vs SAS	L 108-115	31	13	7	2	0	3	6-7	0-0	-6
Thu, 5/7	@ SAS	L 95-133	28	5	10	1	0	0	1-4	0-0	-23
Tue, 5/5	@ SAS	W 104-102	30	7	10	3	4	1	3-7	0-0	+2
Fri, 5/1	vs DEN	W 110-98	42	10	13	8	1	2	4-6	0-0	+11
Tue, 4/28	@ DEN	L 113-125	29	3	7	2	2	0	1-2	0-0	-25
Sun, 4/26	vs DEN	W 112-96	36	4	15	2	2	2	2-8	0-1	+1
Fri, 4/24	vs DEN	W 113-96	36	10	12	3	0	3	3-7	0-0	+18

Contract Value Index (CVI)

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Among C contracts at this AAV tier, Rudy Gobert grades a B Contract Value Index. The verdict reflects a defender operating at an elite level — his eighth All-Defensive selection and Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024 remain uncommon credentials — paired against a $35M AAV commitment that invites scrutiny in an era where rim protection alone no longer anchors championship rosters. His 2025-26 season stats of 10.9 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 1.7 APG across 76 games represent quietly durable production for a 33-year-old at his career stage, though the modest scoring and assist marks underscore the familiar tension: elite defense wrapped in an offensive profile that leaves Minnesota's front office perpetually exposed to trade whispers. At this salary, Gobert occupies the space between foundational centerpiece and premium role player — a distinction that matters most in the playoffs, where his offensive ceiling becomes a pressure point rather than a solvable problem. The three-year term locks Minnesota into this dynamic through his mid-30s, and while his defensive impact remains worthy of the investment, the persistent trade speculation documented in recent headlines signals that even the organization views this pairing as negotiable rather than immutable. For a player whose defensive legacy is among the finest the position has produced, the CVI lands at B rather than higher because the contract's value proposition depends almost entirely on how Minnesota's core performance evolves — a dependency that, given the roster-fit chatter, is no longer guaranteed.

Performance Analysis

A-

#6 of 97 Centers

FCA+

Rudy Gobert is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA centers, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. Through 905 games, Rudy is contributing 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in his role. Rudy's strongest area is RPG at 11.5, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.7 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Rudy ranks 6th. Rudy is a cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.

Current Sentiment

A-

Very Positive

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Rudy Gobert's public standing sits at a strong A- heading into the playoffs, a reflection of the genuine respect he commands as one of the most decorated defensive players in NBA history — four Defensive Player of the Year awards and a sustained All-Defensive presence will do that for your reputation. The dominant media narrative, however, carries a notable undercurrent of skepticism: coverage has increasingly fixated on his offensive limitations, with outlets openly framing his involvement on that end as a problem Minnesota needs to actively solve rather than simply manage, a framing that quietly chips away at his overall star currency even when his defensive impact remains unquestioned. That tension sits in interesting contrast to his B+ performance grade, which reflects a legitimately productive 2025-26 season — 10.9 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 1.7 APG across 76 games is a quietly durable stat line for a 33-year-old center, even if the box score doesn't fully capture his defensive gravity. His $35M AAV keeps the contract conversation alive in the background, and that salary scrutiny predictably resurfaces whenever Minnesota drops a game — though a remarkable overtime comeback win over Houston has provided some positive narrative relief for the fanbase in recent weeks. Minnesota's recent roster activity, including the additions of Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu, signals a front office still pushing for playoff relevance rather than retooling, which keeps Gobert's role as the defensive anchor squarely in the spotlight. The storyline now sharpening around him — set against a playoff stage where he may face elite frontcourt competition — only amplifies the pressure for his offensive limitations to not become a liability. The bottom line: Gobert's narrative is that of an elite defender whose legacy is bulletproof but whose present-day perception is perpetually complicated by a contract that invites scrutiny and an offensive profile that leaves analysts wanting more.

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