Another awesome read.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-in-defensive-player-of-the-year-conversation
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-in-defensive-player-of-the-year-conversation
Isn't there a Derrick Rose stipulation in rookie contracts? Would Rudy Gobert's salary go up if he started winning some hardware?
You're thinking of this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_salary_cap#.22Derrick_Rose.22_Rule
It doesn't change his rookie contract, but changes how much he can make in subsequent contracts. If he is the league MVP, or on two All Star teams, or on two All NBA teams, then he can make a lot more in his next contract.
Next year, boys, next year. And the year after that. And the year after that. And.........
I hope Rudy works on his vertical over the summer because it would help him block some of those hooks by big guys like Aldrich who can't jump but create space with their body and which elude Rudy by just a few inches.
I hope Rudy works on his vertical over the summer because it would help him block some of those hooks by big guys like Aldrich who can't jump but create space with their body and which elude Rudy by just a few inches.
Hook shots are pretty much indefensible. You have to get to the player from in front with a 2nd defender before he can get the ball up...or you have to keep the player from getting so deep. That's Rudy's achilles heel...he's not strong enough to keep players from getting position and continuing to push him underneath after they get the entry pass.
Hook shots are pretty much indefensible.
I hope Rudy works on his vertical over the summer because it would help him block some of those hooks by big guys like Aldrich who can't jump but create space with their body and which elude Rudy by just a few inches.
Favors may have had a career night last night but Rudy continues to be the anchor. The monstrous engine that could. >12 boards again to go with 4 blocks and 3 steals. How is he NOT in the discussion for defensive player of the year. He has opponents afraid to enter the paint during the shootaround for hell's sake.