04-22-2022, 01:14 PM
Gobert is a great rim protector, the best in the league. But yes, with so many teams able to go small at center with players who can stretch the floor, it's a tough cover. And then on the opposite end of the floor, Gobert can't do that himself and be a floor-spacing threat. If only he was able to shoot then he'd be fine and still playable (ex: see Brook Lopez)
You look at the recent NBA champs, they have all had a stretch big man/center in the playoffs:
2021 Bucks - Lopez
2020 Lakers - AD
2019 Raptors - Gasol
2017-18 Warriors - Draymond (small ball lineup)
You look at the recent NBA champs, they have all had a stretch big man/center in the playoffs:
2021 Bucks - Lopez
2020 Lakers - AD
2019 Raptors - Gasol
2017-18 Warriors - Draymond (small ball lineup)