In a development that seems to challenge what is possible within the framework of human DNA, Utah Jazz star center Rudy Gobert has somehow gotten longer in standing reach. From KSL.com:
But then Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey had some news to break of his own after talking about the Jazz's draft selections on Thursday."Rudy's standing reach, because his posture is better and his joint mobility is better, because of his work here and at Santa Barbara. He now touches 9 feet 9 inches."
That's 3 inches away from the rim while standing flat-footed, reaching towards the sky. Ridiculous.
Lindsey said Gobert was pretty proud of his accomplishment.
"When he was in last week, he was telling me that, and I don't know if he was expecting a raise or not. It's a little anecdotal deal, but that's the type of work that we do."
Source: Rudy Gobert has a 9-foot 9-inch standing reach | KSL.com.
That's still crazy talk. It's part of why Gobert has emerged as such a defensive force. I mean, look at this.
That's crazy pills.
At 9-feet, 9-inches, he's taller than the prehistoric "Butcher" crocodile. For comparion, Wisconsin first-round pick by the Rockets Sam Dekker has an 8-foot, 10-inch reach at 6-7.75 feet tall. Gobert's reach is nearly a foot taller. He's basically a human helicopter. Players should have to wear hard hats around him.
