Early Life and Education of Rudy Gobert: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Rudy Gobert, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2013, Gobert also plays for the French national team. Known as "the Stifle Tower", the 7'1" center is considered one of basketball's premier defensive players due to his size and reach.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Father Played for Marist Red Foxes

From 1985 to 1988, Rudy Gobert's father, Rudy Bourgarel, played college basketball in the United States for the Marist Red Foxes.

1988: Father Played for Marist Red Foxes

From 1985 to 1988, Rudy Gobert's father, Rudy Bourgarel, played college basketball in the United States for the Marist Red Foxes.

June 26, 1992: Rudy Gobert Born

On June 26, 1992, Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel was born in France. He is a French professional basketball player.

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2003: Started playing basketball

In 2003, Gobert started playing basketball for the JSC St-Quentin club.

2007: Joined Cholet Basket

In 2007, Gobert joined Cholet Basket's cadet categories training center.

2009: Played for Cholet Basket junior team

From 2009 to 2011, Gobert mostly played for the Cholet Basket junior team, managing just one game for the senior team in 2010–11.

2010: Played for Cholet Basket junior team

From 2009 to 2011, Gobert mostly played for the Cholet Basket junior team, managing just one game for the senior team in 2010–11.

2010: Participated in FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship

In 2010, Gobert participated in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship with the French under-18 national team, finishing as the team's best scorer and rebounder.

May 10, 2011: Senior Team Debut

On May 10, 2011, Rudy Gobert debuted for the Cholet Basket senior team, recording 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block in 13 minutes against Pau-Lacq-Orthez.

2011: One Game for Senior Team

From 2009 to 2011, Gobert mostly played for the Cholet Basket junior team, managing just one game for the senior team in 2010–11.

2012: Averaged 4.2 points

During the 2011–12 season, Rudy Gobert averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 29 games for Cholet Basket.

December 2, 2015: Ruled out Indefinitely

On December 2, 2015, Gobert was ruled out indefinitely after sustaining a sprained left MCL.

November 12, 2017: Ruled Out

On November 12, 2017, Rudy Gobert was ruled out for four-to-six weeks with a bone bruise in his right knee.

2019: NBA Season Postponed

After teammates of Gobert's on the Utah Jazz, including Donovan Mitchell, also tested positive in March 2020, the NBA postponed the 2019–20 season until its resumption on July 30 of the same year.

March 2020: Tests positive for COVID-19

In March 2020, Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NBA player with a confirmed case of the virus.

February 21, 2024: Announcement of Expecting a Child

On February 21, 2024, Rudy Gobert announced on an Instagram post that he was expecting a child with Julia Bonilla.

May 7, 2024: Missed Playoff Game Due to Birth of Child

On May 7, 2024, Rudy Gobert missed a significant playoff game against the Denver Nuggets due to the birth of his child. The Timberwolves still won the game 2-0.