History of Rudy Gobert in Timeline
Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel, a French professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is renowned for his defensive prowess. Previously with the Utah Jazz, Gobert, standing at 7'1" with a 7'9" wingspan, plays center. Nicknamed "the Stifle Tower," he is considered one of the best defensive players in NBA history. Gobert also represents France in international competitions.
1977: Truck Robinson's Franchise Record
In the 1977-78 season, Truck Robinson set the Jazz franchise record of 27 rebounds.
1985: Father Plays 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.
1985: Mark Eaton's All-Defensive Recognitions
Mark Eaton received All-Defensive First Team recognitions in 1985, 1986 and 1989.
1986: Mark Eaton's All-Defensive Recognitions
Mark Eaton received All-Defensive First Team recognitions in 1985, 1986 and 1989.
1988: Father Plays 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.
1989: Mark Eaton's All-Defensive Recognitions
Mark Eaton received All-Defensive First Team recognitions in 1985, 1986 and 1989.
June 26, 1992: Rudy Gobert Born
On June 26, 1992, Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel was born in France. He is a French professional basketball player.
1997: Karl Malone's All-Defensive Recognitions
Karl Malone received All-Defensive First Team recognitions in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
1997: NBA Players with 30-Game Rebound Streak
Since 1997-98, only four other NBA players have had a 30-game streak of 10-rebound games.
1998: Karl Malone's All-Defensive Recognitions
Karl Malone received All-Defensive First Team recognitions in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
1999: Karl Malone's All-Defensive Recognitions
Karl Malone received All-Defensive First Team recognitions in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
2003: Started Playing Basketball
In 2003, Rudy Gobert started his basketball journey by playing for the JSC St-Quentin club.
2007: Joined Cholet Basket
In 2007, Rudy Gobert joined Cholet Basket's cadet categories training center, furthering his basketball development.
2007: Dwight Howard's Danks
On March 25, 2019, Rudy Gobert scored a season-high 27 points and set the single-season NBA dunk record in a 125–92 win over the Phoenix Suns. With his 270th dunk of the season, he bested Dwight Howard's 269 dunks in 2007–08.
2009: Played for Cholet Basket Junior Team
From 2009 to 2011, Rudy Gobert primarily played for the Cholet Basket junior team.
February 2010: Jazz Player Totaling 20 Points and 10 Rebounds
On December 29, 2018, Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 12 rebounds at halftime, marking the first time a Jazz player totaled at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in any half since Carlos Boozer did it in February 2010.
2010: Played for Cholet Basket Junior Team
From 2009 to 2011, Rudy Gobert primarily played for the Cholet Basket junior team.
2010: FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
In 2010, Rudy Gobert participated in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship with the French under-18 national team, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
2010: Franchise's First Postseason Victory
The Jazz earned the franchise's first postseason victory since 2010.
May 10, 2011: First Game for Senior Team
On May 10, 2011, Rudy Gobert played his first game for the Cholet Basket senior team, recording 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block against Pau-Lacq-Orthez.
2011: Gobert wins bronze medal at FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
In 2011, Rudy Gobert won the bronze medal at the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.
2012: Averaged 4.2 Points for Cholet
In 2011-12, Rudy Gobert averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 29 games for Cholet Basket.
2012: Gobert Plays for French National Team
In 2012, Rudy Gobert was called by head coach Vincent Collet to help the senior French national team prepare for the 2012 Summer Olympics tournament. He played two friendly games, scoring 8 points.
2012: Gobert wins silver medal at FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
In 2012, Rudy Gobert won the silver medal at the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. He was also named to the All-Tournament team alongside Léo Westermann.
June 27, 2013: Drafted by Denver Nuggets, Traded to Utah Jazz
On June 27, 2013, Rudy Gobert was selected by the Denver Nuggets and subsequently traded to the Utah Jazz on draft night.
2013: Declared for NBA Draft
In 2013, Rudy Gobert declared for the NBA draft and set NBA Draft Combine records for wingspan and standing reach.
2013: Played Sparingly for the Jazz
In 2013-14, Rudy Gobert played sparingly for the Utah Jazz, appearing in 45 of the team's 82 regular-season games.
July 2014: Re-joined Jazz for Summer League
In July 2014, Rudy Gobert re-joined the Utah Jazz for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
October 24, 2014: Jazz Exercised Team Option
On October 24, 2014, the Utah Jazz exercised their third-year team option on Rudy Gobert's rookie scale contract, extending it through the 2015-16 season.
2014: Gobert Wins Bronze Medal at FIBA World Cup
In 2014, Rudy Gobert was part of the French national team that won the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup, where he averaged 4.1 points per game.
January 9, 2015: Recorded Career-High Blocks
On January 9, 2015, Rudy Gobert recorded a career-high seven blocked shots in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
April 2015: Twice Scored Career-High 20 Points
In April 2015, Rudy Gobert twice scored a career-high 20 points, showcasing his offensive improvement.
October 17, 2015: Jazz Exercised Fourth-Year Option
On October 17, 2015, the Utah Jazz exercised their fourth-year team option on Rudy Gobert's rookie scale contract.
December 2, 2015: Ruled Out with Sprained MCL
On December 2, 2015, Rudy Gobert was ruled out indefinitely after sustaining a sprained left MCL.
2015: Gobert Wins Bronze at EuroBasket
In 2015, Rudy Gobert helped France win bronze at the EuroBasket 2015, averaging 10.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks during the tournament. He also received All-European Championships Second Team honors from Eurobasket.com.
January 7, 2016: Returned from Injury
On January 7, 2016, Rudy Gobert returned to action against the Houston Rockets after missing 18 games with a sprained left MCL.
October 31, 2016: Signed Contract Extension with the Jazz
On October 31, 2016, Rudy Gobert signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension with the Jazz, becoming the best-paid French athlete at the time in terms of annual salary.
December 6, 2016: Scored Career-High 22 Points
On December 6, 2016, Rudy Gobert scored a career-high 22 points in a 112–105 win over the Phoenix Suns.
2016: Gobert Plays at Rio Olympic Games
In 2016, at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Rudy Gobert played in five games for France, tallying 5.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game.
2016: NBA Blocks Leader
In the 2016-17 NBA season, Rudy Gobert achieved the distinction of becoming the NBA blocks leader.
January 10, 2017: 25th Consecutive Game with 10+ Rebounds
On January 10, 2017, in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rudy Gobert posted his franchise-best 25th consecutive game with 10-plus rebounds (14).
January 20, 2017: Recorded Career Highs in Points and Rebounds
On January 20, 2017, Rudy Gobert recorded career highs of 27 points and 25 rebounds in a 112–107 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.
November 12, 2017: Ruled Out with Bone Bruise
On November 12, 2017, Rudy Gobert was ruled out for four-to-six weeks with a bone bruise in his right knee.
2017: All-NBA Second Team
In 2017, Rudy Gobert was named to the All-NBA Second Team, recognizing his outstanding performance.
March 2, 2018: Scored Season-High Points
On March 2, 2018, Rudy Gobert scored a season-high 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 116–108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
May 2018: Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team
In May 2018, Rudy Gobert was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.
December 25, 2018: Recorded Season-High Blocks
On December 25, 2018, Rudy Gobert recorded a season-high seven blocks in a 117–96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
January 12, 2019: Career-High Assists
On January 12, 2019, Rudy Gobert achieved a career-high eight assists in a 110–102 win over the Chicago Bulls.
2019: All-NBA Third Team Selection
In 2019, Rudy Gobert was selected for the All-NBA Third Team, marking another milestone in his career.
2019: Won Alain Gilles Trophy
In 2019, Rudy Gobert won the Alain Gilles Trophy as the French player of the year.
2019: Gobert Wins Bronze Medal at FIBA World Cup
In 2019, Rudy Gobert won the bronze medal with France at the FIBA World Cup, where he averaged 10.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game.
2019: NBA Season Postponed
In 2019, following Gobert and Mitchell's COVID-19 diagnosis, the NBA postponed the 2019-20 season.
2019: Gobert's Season Averages
Through his first 45 games in the 2019–20 season, Gobert averaged 15.7 points and 14.6 rebounds per game and had become an anchor for the Jazz on offense as well as defense.
January 30, 2020: Named Western Conference Reserve
On January 30, 2020, Rudy Gobert, along with teammate Donovan Mitchell, was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.
March 11, 2020: Jazz vs. Thunder Game Postponed After Gobert Tests Positive for COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the game between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder was postponed just before tip-off because Rudy Gobert was placed on the injury list due to illness. He was taken to a local hospital and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the NBA to suspend the season indefinitely.
March 2020: Tests Positive for COVID-19
In March 2020, Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first confirmed case of the virus among NBA players.
December 20, 2020: Gobert signs $205 million contract extension with the Jazz
On December 20, 2020, Rudy Gobert signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz, making it the third largest contract in NBA history and the largest ever for a center at the time.
2020: All-NBA Third Team Selection
In 2020, Rudy Gobert was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
2020: Gobert Wins Silver Medal at Tokyo Olympic Games
In the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Rudy Gobert guided France to a silver medal, starting each game and averaging 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds.
February 23, 2021: Gobert Named Western Conference All-Star Reserve
On February 23, 2021, Rudy Gobert, along with his teammate Donovan Mitchell, was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking their second consecutive All-Star selection.
June 9, 2021: Gobert Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
On June 9, 2021, Rudy Gobert was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four years. He is the fourth player in NBA history to win the award three or more times. Gobert's win marked the first time in NBA history where four consecutive defensive player of the year awards had been won by international players.
2021: All-NBA Third Team
In 2021, Rudy Gobert was named to the All-NBA Third Team, adding to his list of accolades.
2021: Consecutive Seasons Leading NBA in Dunks
Rudy Gobert finished the regular season with a record 306 dunks and went on to lead the NBA in dunks for four consecutive seasons (2018-2019 through 2021-2022).
February 3, 2022: Gobert Named 2022 NBA All-Star Game Reserve
On February 3, 2022, Rudy Gobert was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
July 6, 2022: Gobert Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves
On July 6, 2022, Rudy Gobert was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, the draft rights to center Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and a 2026 first-round pick swap.
2022: Gobert Leads France to Silver at EuroBasket
In 2022, Rudy Gobert led France to a silver medal at the EuroBasket 2022, averaging 12.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks during the tournament, while being selected to the All-Tournament Team.
2022: Consecutive Seasons Leading NBA in Dunks
Rudy Gobert finished the regular season with a record 306 dunks and went on to lead the NBA in dunks for four consecutive seasons (2018-2019 through 2021-2022).
January 6, 2023: Gobert scores 25 points and 21 rebounds in win over Clippers
On January 6, 2023, Rudy Gobert logged 25 points and 21 rebounds on 11-of-15 shooting from the field in a 128–115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
November 14, 2023: Gobert Involved in Altercation During Warriors Game
On November 14, 2023, during a game against the Golden State Warriors, Rudy Gobert was involved in an altercation when he attempted to separate Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels during a team brawl. Draymond Green put Gobert in a chokehold, resulting in Green, Thompson, and McDaniels being ejected from the game. Gobert later criticized Green's actions.
February 21, 2024: Gobert Announces Pregnancy
On February 21, 2024, Rudy Gobert announced on an Instagram post that he and Julia Bonilla were expecting a child.
May 7, 2024: Gobert Misses 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. Despite his absence, the Timberwolves secured a 2–0 series lead over the defending champions.
October 23, 2024: Gobert Signs Contract Extension with Timberwolves
On October 23, 2024, Rudy Gobert signed a three-year, $110 million contract extension with the Timberwolves.
2024: Gobert Wins Silver Medal at Paris Olympic Games
In the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Rudy Gobert won a silver medal with France, averaging 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
April 30, 2025: Gobert Records Playoff Career Highs in Game 5 Victory
On April 30, 2025, in Game 5 of the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double of 27 points and 24 rebounds, both playoff career highs, in a 103–96 victory. This helped the Timberwolves win playoff rounds in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. He joined Kevin Garnett as the only players in Timberwolves history to record a 20–20 game in the NBA playoffs.
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