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The Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to figure out how to manufacture offense. With Anthony Edwards out with an injury, the Wolves are trying to figure out the best offense to run. Not only is he the best player on the team, but he is one of the best players in the NBA.
This season, Minnesota has the 10th-best offense in the league. It is going to be hard for them to replace his offensive prowess, but it will have to be a group effort. That means Rudy Gobert will have to be counted on more, and that is something he is struggling with.
Gobert has an issue with dropping passes. Head coach Chris Finch addressed that following a game against the Jazz.
Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Addresses Rudy Gobert Problems
Finch says that the team still needs to pass the ball to him even though he’s had these issues.
“They know not to look to me for sympathy if Rudy drops one of their passes, because sometimes he’s going to. I tell them to keep throwing em. We have to. It pays off more than not… I’ll take some of those turnovers if we’re trying to make the right play.”
Finch understands that it’s better for the team to pass the ball to Gobert in the post so that he is more apt to be engaged on defense. Gobert is still one of the best defensive players in the league, even if he is not at his Defensive Player of the Year status any longer.
Gobert’s scoring is way down from what it was a year ago, even if his efficiency is up. The addition of Julius Randle is one of the reasons why Gobert’s scoring is down. He takes a lot of shots, and so does Edwards. It doesn’t make much sense to pass the ball to Gobert often with those two on the floor.
Rudy Gobert Has Frustrated his Teammates
Gobert has an issue catching passes in the post sometimes. His teammates have started avoiding passing him the ball because of how many times he drops those solid passes. However, Finch still believes it is beneficial for the team if they keep giving him the ball when he’s open.
When Gobert does catch the passes, he finishes with a high level of efficiency. When he is near the rim, it’s very hard for other teams to stop him once he has the ball. He’s too big and weighs too much to be moved off his spot. He is also a solid dunker.
Minnesota has the ninth-best defense in the league, and a lot of that is due to what Gobert is able to do in terms of his rim protection. It’s very hard for teams to get downhill and score in the paint when he is in the game. Teammates just have to be patient with his offense.
The Timberwolves had a couple of weeks to figure out a way for Gobert to improve his catches before the playoffs start.