After the Minnesota Timberwolves were shown the door in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs by the Denver Broncos in just five games, many have already begun to question whether the team regressed. That answer is not only a resounding no, but the team is actually better on the basketball court now than it was at this time a year ago.
A rededicated effort from Rudy Gobert is key. Well, a rededicated effort from the entire Minnesota Timberwolves roster is a step in the right direction. But let’s focus on one player at a time right now. Right now, the spotlight is trained on Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert.