On Wednesday, ESPN posted its weekly power rankings for the NBA. For each team, they list their biggest weakness at this point in the season.
Slotted in the ninth spot is the Minnesota Timberwolves, who currently own a 15-9 record. Their biggest weakness, according to the power rankings? That would be their defense when Rudy Gobert isn’t on the court.
Gobert’s defensive presence seen in his on/off splits
The impact that Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, still provides on that side of the court is evidenced by Gobert’s on/off splits this season.