U.S. National Basketball Association Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won the National Basketball Association`s Defensive Player of the Year award. He is the fourth player in his career to tie the record.
The NBA Secretariat said on Sunday that Gobert became the star of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2023-24 season. This is the fourth time in his career and the first time in three years.
Govere matched DeKembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for his fourth career win after the 2017-18 season, 2018-19 season and 2020-21 season.
Govere, who is still 32 years old and in excellent form. Govere is likely to become the most winners of all time in the category beyond Mutombo and Wallace.
Gobert had 14 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 76 games this season. He displayed overwhelming performance in defense by displaying his 216-centimeter tall physique.
Minnesota has played a choking defense centered on Govere this season. This is the lowest in the league, averaging 106.5 runs per game.
Kobe also had the pleasure of becoming a father the day before. Kobe missed the second round of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday to watch his wife give birth to him. 토토사이트
Minnesota won 106-80 against Denver even without Gobert. Minnesota is leading the series with two wins overall.