Rudy Gobert: Fun Facts and Career Highlights

Here are some fried (fun, spicy, or little-known) facts about Rudy Gobert, the French NBA star and defensive powerhouse:

1. 'The Stifle Tower' Moniker 🏰

Gobert’s elite shot-blocking earned him the nickname 'The Stifle Tower'—a play on France’s Eiffel Tower and his ability to shut down opponents at the rim.

2. Defensive Player of the Year Domination 🛡️

He’s a 4-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2018, 2019, 2021, 2024), tying Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most all-time.

3. COVID-19 Controversy 🤧

In March 2020, Gobert jokingly touched all the reporters' mics in a press conference—only to test positive for COVID-19 days later, leading to the NBA’s season suspension. The incident made him an unintentional face of the pandemic.

4. Grew Up Playing Soccer ⚽

Before basketball, Gobert was a soccer goalkeeper, which explains his incredible reflexes and rim-protection skills.

5. Draft Night Snub 😤

Gobert was picked 27th in the 2013 NBA Draft (by Denver, then traded to Utah). Many teams passed on him, but he’s since become one of the best centers in the league.

6. 7'9' Wingspan 🦅

His ridiculous wingspan is one of the longest in NBA history—just 3 inches shorter than Manute Bol’s record (8'6').

7. Feud with Draymond Green 🥊

Gobert and Draymond Green have had multiple heated exchanges, including a 2023 preseason fight where Green put Gobert in a headlock.

8. FIBA World Cup MVP 🌍

In 2023, he led France to a silver medal in the FIBA World Cup and was named Best Defender of the tournament.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves Trade Shakeup 🐺

In a blockbuster 2022 trade, the Timberwolves gave up FIVE first-round picks (and players) to get Gobert—one of the biggest deals in NBA history.

10. Vegan-ish Diet 🥑

Gobert adopted a mostly plant-based diet in recent years to improve his endurance and recovery.

Bonus: Fear of the Ocean 🌊

Despite being 7'1', Gobert has admitted he’s terrified of deep water and avoids swimming in the ocean.

Love him or hate him, Gobert is one of the most impactful defenders ever—and his career is far from over. 🔥

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