Rudy Gobert's recent solid play doesn't erase offensive concerns for Timberwolves

Now in his 14th season, it makes sense that 34-year-old Rudy Gobert has begun to show slight signs of slowing down. That has happened before. His 10.9 points per game in 2025-26 were his lowest in a decade. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year is still an incredible rim protector, but maybe not quite at his DPOY level.

Particularly, Gobert’s offense this season has been scrutinized. He’s not finishing shots at the rim that he used to make in his sleep. He’s been dropping and fumbling passes right in his breadbasket. Bringing in LaMelo Ball was supposed to help Gobert get more easy buckets, but it hasn't.

For two games, the offense has looked more like what we have expected from Gobert.…