“This Man Is So Overrated”: Timberwolves’ Record Despite Trading for 3x NBA All-Star Doesn’t Surprise Fans
The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently not having the kind of season that they might have expected. Despite acquiring the three-time NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert in the offseason, they have not shown any significant improvement in their performance. In light of this, recently a shocking fact emerged that compared the current standings of the Wolves with the previous season by this time of the year. Meanwhile, the news caught the fans’ attention and they shared their reactions on social media.
French superstar Rudy Gobert joined the Wolves back in a blockbuster deal in July 2022 after spending nine-season with the Utah Jazz. However, even after acquiring one of the best defenders in the league, the Wolves are still struggling.
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A shocking stat about the current state of the Wolves in comparison to the previous season was shared on social media. It unveiled that by this time of the year last season, the Wolves were 20-21. Interestingly, this season they are 20-22. The team has not apparently improved despite the addition of Rudy Gobert. Shortly after the post, the fans shared their opinions in the comment section.
Most fans criticized the Wolves for signing the 7’1 center. Some even suggested that it was one of the worst signings in the league lately. Overall, it was apparent that the fans were highly disappointed with the performance of Gobert. Here are some reactions from fans:
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This man is so overrated I tried to tell yall https://t.co/NPfCrefx11
— nøvuuhh (@nova2o9) January 12, 2023
They consistent 💪
— Gregg (@ItsTiiffff) January 12, 2023
One of the worst trades in recent NBA history and I didn’t come to that conclusion today.
— Myguyknowsaguy (@myguyknowsaguy) January 12, 2023
Consistency 😅
— moe Morabit (@elbehja13) January 12, 2023
Yeah Gobert is garbage, we been knowing this. His defense is non existent and he can’t grab a rebound that is even slightly contested
— PHD Football (@fitzonfits) January 12, 2023
When you sign Rudy gobert
— Thomas Tuchel (@Thomas_tuchell) January 12, 2023
Rudy gogurt makes them worse not surprised
— FireLue🐸 (@FuckIngles2) January 12, 2023
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Shockingly, the 30-year-old’s stats are also going down as he is currently averaging 14 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in comparison to previous seasons’ 15.6 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
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The Wolves are currently sitting at the 10th spot in the Western Conference table with a .476 win percentage. The team still has the potential to make the playoffs. However, their form, inconsistency, and injury issues are a huge cause for concern. Notably, Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns missed a lot of games to injury. He has played 21 and missed 21 games so far this season.
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What are your thoughts on the current standing of the Wolves compared to the last year? Do you think they could reach the playoffs this year? Please let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Bagavathi Eswaran