This was supposed to be a year of firsts for Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz. It was supposed to be their first time winning 55 games or more, their first time earning home court advantage in the playoffs, and their first trip as a group beyond the second round of the playoffs.
The Stifle Tower had high expectations for himself and his squad coming into this season. He wanted to not only earn his first All-Star selection (which he did), but find his way back onto the selections for All-NBA, All-Defensive team, and the Defensive Player of the Year award.