NBA The free market has once again set off a big deal. According to the famous NBA reporter Woj, Timberwolves sent Beasley , Beverly , Kessler (the 22nd pick in the first round this year), Vanderbilt, Bolmaro and 5 first-round picks, got Gobert from Jazz . This 10-for-1 deal immediately attracted everyone's attention. Using five first-round insiders was really unexpected.
Wo Shen added: In this 10-for-1 deal, the Jazz sent Gobert and the Timberwolves sent 5 players, plus unprotected first-round picks in 23, 25, and 27, and top-five pick protection in 29. Plus a 22-year first-round pick and a 26-year draft swap right.
The Timberwolves mainly want to get Gobert in this transaction, so that he and Towns can form an inside twin tower to impact the playoffs . The Timberwolves' starting lineup next season is likely to be: Towns, Gobert, Edwards , Russell and Kyle Anderson . The five players are relatively young and full of impact. The arrival of Gobert allowed Towns to give up the center position and concentrate on playing the starting power forward. Gobert can relieve Towns' inside position. Defensive pressure, while changing the Timberwolves' defensive system that has always been relatively weak, injecting toughness into the team. Although this transaction lost two important rotations in Beasley and Beverley and 5 first-round picks, as long as they can unite, they can completely There’s a chance to make a difference in the West.
The main reason why Gobert left the Jazz was because of Mitchell. According to the latest news from the US media, Mitchell has completely fallen out with Gobert, and the two have reached a point where they cannot communicate. This time Gobert is sent away. The team is focused on building its team around Mitchell.
Gobert is 30 years old this year and is 2.16 meters tall. He was selected by the Nuggets with the 27th pick in the first round of 2013. He was later traded to the Jazz and started his career. During his 9 years in the Jazz, Gobert proved step by step He has been selected to the All-Defensive Team many times. His presence ensures the strength of the Jazz's interior defense.
In 2020, Gobert reached a five-year maximum salary extension contract of US$205 million with the Jazz, becoming the third largest contract in NBA history at the time. However, the Jazz performed well in the regular season in the past two years, but have been unable to break through in the playoffs. Mitchell's growth is slow, there are problems within the team, and the departure of Jazz head coach Snyder also indicates that the Jazz are facing a reorganization. Previously, Mitchell appeared in trade rumors, which forced the Jazz to Bell and Mitchell made a choice, and in the end the team chose to keep Mitchell and send Gobert away. Moreover, the chips offered by the Timberwolves are absolutely sincere and difficult to refuse.
