Rudy Gobert’s offensive woes with Timberwolves are overshadowing his superb defense

Kenny Kluska of Dunking with Wolves argues that Rudy Gobert's struggles on offense have unfairly overshadowed his elite defensive impact for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite noticeable offensive issues around catching passes and finishing at the rim, Gobert's defensive presence was critical in Minnesota's recent victory over the Houston Rockets, where he recorded four blocks and held Alperen Sengun without a single made field goal while on the court.

The Timberwolves currently rank third in the NBA with a 105.6 defensive rating across their first nine games. Minnesota allows 17.2 fewer points per 100 possessions when Gobert is playing, highlighting that the four-time Defensive Player of the Year remains a dominant defensive anchor even amid offensive decline in his 14th season.