Yesterday, Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell won the NBPA’s rookie of the year equivilant: the Leader of the New School award. Rudy Gobert also took home some hardware courtesy of the NBPA.
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The NBPA Locksmith Award
down. Congrats @rudygobert27 @ArtMobb illustrates the perfect portrait for this defensive artist. #PlayersVoice pic.twitter.com/l8toTyGPp6— NBPA (@TheNBPA) June 1, 2018As the defensive force that powered Utah’s late-season turnaround and short playoff run, it makes perfect sense for Gobert to get this award.