Walker Kessler had a big season for a rookie when he took over the center spot for the Utah Jazz in 2022-2023. He was the replacement for Rudy Gobert, who Kessler was directly traded for by the Jazz. The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Kessler, but when they traded for Gobert, Kessler was included in the deal.
While the Timberwolves may have overvalued Gobert, the deal wasn’t terrible for them, as Gobert was still a good defensive player for them. It’s just he doesn’t fit on the court with Karl-Anthony Towns. They’re both true centers, and the idea was that each other would help carry one another.