What the numbers say about Rudy Gobert's fit with Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves offense

Rudy Gobert should be the perfect fit on defense for the Minnesota Timberwolves, adding elements of rim protection and rebounding that were missing last season. But what do the numbers say about his fit on offense? Just how good was Gobert in pick-and-roll action last year, and where do he and Karl-Anthony Towns mesh best? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into the numbers, as well as the key quotes from the introductory presser.

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