Jazz center Rudy Gobert encouraged his followers not to put too much weight into the latest whispers about his relationship with the franchise TakeNote
That meeting is expected to provide some clarity on how the two sides approach the 2022 offseason.
Gobert continued his stellar play on defense during the 2021–22 campaign, resulting in his third consecutive All-Star selection. The 29-year-old also posted career-highs in field goal percentage and rebounds per game , while averaging 15.6 points and 2.1 blocks per contest in 66 appearances during his ninth NBA season.
After claiming the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference with a 49–33 record, the Jazz stumbled in the playoffs once again. Utah fell to Dallas in the opening round series 4–2 even though the Mavericks were without MVP candidate Luka Dončić for the first three games of the series. Gobert averaged 12 points and 13.2 rebounds in the series, but racked up just one block per contest.
The Jazz’s plans for the future will surely come into focus soon enough and it’s possible Gobert could be central to whatever move—or moves—the franchise makes. But for now, the All-Star center will stay put in Utah, having to shrug off every rumor that might involve him.