Appearing on the Road Trippin\u2019 Show, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch spoke about Rudy Gobert, highlighting the French center\u2019s importance to the team despite the criticism he has received.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst of all, he\u2019s a great teammate. He does things the right way,\u201d Finch said. \u201cHe\u2019s a floor raiser. When he\u2019s out there every night, you know your team is going to reach a certain level and have a chance to win.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Finch, the issue also comes down to how Gobert\u2019s positive and negative contributions are perceived. The Frenchman\u2019s mistakes are much more visible than the work he does away from the spotlight, particularly on the defensive end.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the things Rudy does at a very high level in the background aren\u2019t always recognized. His mistakes, on the other hand, are very visible, so it\u2019s easy for people to point them out. I think it\u2019s unfortunate how much criticism he receives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finch also pointed out that Gobert has become more mature when dealing with situations in which opponents score against him. According to the coach, Anthony Edwards has also played an important role in this process by helping create a positive environment within the locker room.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll our guys have rallied around Rudy because they understand how important he is to us,\u201d Finch explained. \u201cThat\u2019s also the beauty of Ant. He\u2019s an encouragement machine. He loves his teammates, gives everyone confidence and it\u2019s genuine.\u201d<\/p>\n
The support from his teammates has helped Gobert embrace the role Minnesota needs him to play, while his pride and confidence remain an important part of his mentality.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s driven by pride,\u201d Finch concluded. \u201cHe\u2019s confident, and he has every reason to believe he\u2019s a good player because he really is. He\u2019s a first-ballot Hall of Famer.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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