Rudy Gobert is excited about the 2020-21 NBA season.
In fact, during a Zoom call with local reporters that lasted just under 15 minutes on Tuesday evening, the Utah Jazz center said “excited” or “exciting” 14 times. And that excitement comes despite the fact that the Jazz and Gobert’s agent have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension.
Gobert is eligible for the designated veteran extension, more commonly known as a “supermax” deal, which could see Gobert earn up to 35% of the salary cap over a five-year period. The deadline for finalizing the extension is Dec.