Rudy Gobert's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rudy Gobert. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

1989: Named in the NBA All-Defensive First Team

In May 2018, Rudy Gobert was named in the NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming the third Jazz player ever to earn multiple All-Defensive First Team recognitions, alongside Karl Malone (1997, 1998 and 1999) and Mark Eaton (1985, 1986 and 1989).

2013: Declared for NBA draft

In 2013, Gobert declared for the NBA draft and set NBA Draft Combine records for wingspan (7 feet 8+1⁄2 inches) and standing reach (9 feet 7 inches).

2014: Bronze Medal at the 2014 FIBA World Cup

In 2014, Rudy Gobert won the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup with the French national team, averaging 4.1 points per game.

January 9, 2015: Career-high seven blocked shots

On January 9, 2015, Gobert recorded a career-high seven blocked shots in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

April 2015: Scored Career-high 20 points

In April 2015, Rudy Gobert twice scored a career-high 20 points, and finished the 2014–15 season with 25 double-doubles.

2015: Bronze at EuroBasket 2015 and All-European Championships Second Team Honors

In 2015, Rudy Gobert helped France to bronze at the EuroBasket 2015, averaging 10.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks during the tournament, while receiving All-European Championships Second Team distinction's from Eurobasket.com.

December 6, 2016: Scored a Career-High

On December 6, 2016, Rudy Gobert scored a career-high 22 points in a 112–105 win over the Phoenix Suns.

2016: NBA blocks leader

In the 2016 season, Gobert was the NBA blocks leader.

January 10, 2017: Posted franchise-best

On January 10, 2017, in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Gobert posted his franchise-best 25th consecutive game with 10-plus rebounds (14).

January 20, 2017: Recorded Career Highs

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.

2017: All-NBA Second Team

In 2017, Gobert was named to the All-NBA Second Team.

May 2018: Named in the NBA All-Defensive First Team

January 12, 2019: Career-High Assists

On January 12, 2019, Rudy Gobert had a career-high eight assists in a 110–102 win over the Chicago Bulls.

2019: All-NBA Third Team

In 2019, Gobert was named to the All-NBA Third Team.

2019: Won the Alain Gilles Trophy

In 2019, Rudy Gobert won the Alain Gilles Trophy as the French player of the year.

2019: Bronze Medal at the 2019 FIBA World Cup

In 2019, Rudy Gobert won the bronze medal with France at the 2019 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: Averaged 15.7 points and 14.6 rebounds per game

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 a Western Conference Reserve

On January 30, 2020, Rudy Gobert, alongside teammate Donovan Mitchell, was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

2020: All-NBA Third Team

In 2020, Gobert was named to the All-NBA Third Team.

2020: Silver Medal at Tokyo Olympics

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: NBA All-Star Selection

On February 23, 2021, Rudy Gobert and his teammate Donovan Mitchell were named as Western Conference reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking their second consecutive All-Star selection.

June 9, 2021: NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

On June 9, 2021, Rudy Gobert was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four years, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to win the award three or more times. This also 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, Gobert was named to the All-NBA Third Team.

2021: NBA rebounding leader

In the 2021-22 season, Gobert was the NBA rebounding leader.

February 3, 2022: Named NBA All-Star Reserve

On February 3, 2022, Rudy Gobert was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. He also finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

2022: Silver at EuroBasket 2022

In 2022, Rudy Gobert led France to silver 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.

2024: Silver Medal at Paris Olympics

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: Playoff Career Highs and 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. It helped the Timberwolves win playoff rounds in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history, joining Kevin Garnett as the only Timberwolves players to record a 20-20 game in the NBA playoffs.