Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 26/06/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Saint-Quentin, France |
Latest News about Rudy Gobert
18/07/2026
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was suspended one game without pay after accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point during the 2025-26 regular season. He received a Flagrant Foul 1 in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' 104-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs and will serve the suspension in the upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
07/01/2026
Rudy Gobert is performing at an exceptional level for the surging Minnesota Timberwolves in his 13th NBA season at age 33. He currently leads the league in field goal percentage with a career-best 72.0% and has recorded 101 dunks this season, demonstrating increased power and intensity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel |
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| Nickname | The Stifle Tower |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 7'1" |
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| Weight | 258 lbs |
| Wingspan | 7'8.5" |
| Standing Reach | 9'7" |
Personal Life
| Residence | Saint-Quentin, France (uprising) |
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Family
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| Siblings | Only child |
Career
| Professional Debut | Troll Basket, 2011 (French League LNB Pro) |
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| NBA Draft | 2013, 27th overall (Denver Nuggets, traded to Utah Jazz on draft night) |
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| International | France National Team (multiple FIBA medals) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rudygobert27/ | |
| https://twitter.com/rudygobert27 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started basketball at JSC Saint-Quentin | |
| 2. Parents split when he was 3; visited father in Guadeloupe | |
| 3. Rudy's Kids Foundation for underserved children | |
| 4. Father is from Guadeloupe | |
| 5. Tied for most NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards in history with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace | |
| 6. Leads the league in field goal percentage with a career-best 72.0% in the 2025-26 season | |
| 7. Recorded 101 dunks in the 2025-26 season |