Why the Minnesota Timberwolves defense is a better fit for Rudy Gobert than the Utah Jazz defense

New Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Rudy Gobert is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, but the idea persists that he was the reason the Utah Jazz frequently fell short in the playoffs. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down why the Wolves defense will be better than the Jazz defense was with Gobert, and what issues in Utah caused Gobert to be the scapegoat. What coverages will the Timberwolves play this year, and how much more flexible will Chris Finch's defense be with the immense size and length that he'll have on the floor?

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