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Rudy Gobert’s recent struggles raise questions of decline

Now 34, Rudy Gobert is having little scoring impact in the first five games of the season. Given his age, the Minnesota Timberwolves might be declining.

By Kenny Kluska · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Writer Kenny Kluska argues that Rudy Gobert's recent offensive struggles indicate potential age-related decline.
Gobert went 0-for-13 from the field across two consecutive games, scoring just one point against Golden State.
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 119-114 defeat against the Golden State Warriors without Anthony Edwards.

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Kenny Kluska of Dunking with Wolves argues that 34-year-old Rudy Gobert may be showing signs of decline amid recent offensive struggles. The Minnesota Timberwolves center shot 0-for-13 across two consecutive games, scoring just one point in 20 minutes during a 119-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Head coach Chris Finch benched Gobert down the stretch against Golden State as Minnesota cut into a 16-point deficit. Gobert is averaging 6.6 points per game through five contests this season and has struggled with his offensive connection alongside teammate LaMelo Ball.

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