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Rudy Gobert talks relationship with Donovan Mitchell, desire to win a championship in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert met with media for the first time Friday since he was the first NBA player to test positive for the novel coronavirus in March, which led to the league getting suspended.

Gobert touched on a number of topics, including how he feels about playing in Utah, how he’s dealt with being the first player in the league to test positive and his relationship with Donovan Mitchell.

On his relationship with Mitchell and building a title contender in Utah

I asked Rudy Gobert if anything that has transpired between him and Donovan would make him not want to be in Utah and he said No.