Interesting Facts About Rudy Gobert You Need To Know

Birth Day

June 26th, 1992

Birth Place

Saint-Quentin, Aisne

Age

He is given a nickname, Stifle Tower.

His father is a former professional basketball player who played for the French national team.

He became the highest paid French athlete ever in terms of salary per year after he extended his contract with Jazz in October 2016.

In 2018, He became the third Jazz player ever after Karl Malone and Mark Eaton to earn multiple All-Defensive First Team recognition.

In 2018, He became the second Jazz player to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Mark Eaton last won the award in 1989.

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