Chicago • It goes without saying that Rudy Gobert is special on the defensive end. At Thursday morning’s shootaround at the United Center, coach Quin Snyder pointed out for the umpteenth time that Gobert’s “ability to get out on the floor and protect the rim is really unique.”
What Snyder seemed to enjoy discussing more, though, is how unique the Frenchman is on the other side.
Because Gobert doesn’t have a post-up game, or a go-to move in the paint, there is a perception among some that all he can do offensively is throw down lobs, and if you shut down his rolling to the rim, you’ve negated his presence.