12-23-2020, 11:48 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-23-2020, 11:48 AM by KillerLeft.)
My take is a little on board with everyone:
1) So far, Gobert HAS been special. In the right situation his IS a difference maker, and probably an underrated one. I find the argument that he’s no different than Drummond or DAJ to be offensive, and I find that it drastically misses the mark on what Gobert has brought to the table during his career.
BUT...
2) I, personally, wouldn’t feel comfortable having him as one of my top 2 players, especially once he’s off his rookie contract. I just think it’s much easier to build around guys who can handle the ball on offense, especially when your high-priced players are already in place. If you’ve got two really great (non bigs) players already and you can somehow add him as your third, that’s a good idea, imo.
AND...
3) I do wonder whether the evolution of the sport will progress quickly enough to render Gobert obsolete before his career has run is course. I’m not SURE this will happen, but if I was a Utah fan, I’d definitely live with a healthy fear that every microscopic amount of speed and quickness Gobert loses brings him closer to a state where he literally can’t be played in some situations. We’re not there yet - he’s not Hibbert. And, we might not ever get there. But, it would be a concern of mine, if I had a vested interest in the player.
1) So far, Gobert HAS been special. In the right situation his IS a difference maker, and probably an underrated one. I find the argument that he’s no different than Drummond or DAJ to be offensive, and I find that it drastically misses the mark on what Gobert has brought to the table during his career.
BUT...
2) I, personally, wouldn’t feel comfortable having him as one of my top 2 players, especially once he’s off his rookie contract. I just think it’s much easier to build around guys who can handle the ball on offense, especially when your high-priced players are already in place. If you’ve got two really great (non bigs) players already and you can somehow add him as your third, that’s a good idea, imo.
AND...
3) I do wonder whether the evolution of the sport will progress quickly enough to render Gobert obsolete before his career has run is course. I’m not SURE this will happen, but if I was a Utah fan, I’d definitely live with a healthy fear that every microscopic amount of speed and quickness Gobert loses brings him closer to a state where he literally can’t be played in some situations. We’re not there yet - he’s not Hibbert. And, we might not ever get there. But, it would be a concern of mine, if I had a vested interest in the player.