The title and nothing else. First in the final standings of the regular season during the last exercise, Rudy Gobert's Jazz wants this time to win the crown.
"The main goal this year is the title of champion of the NBA," French pivot CNEWS, who is entering his ninth season in the Big League, told CNEWS last September. For this, the Jazz, which begins its conquest on the night of Wednesday to Thursday against the Thunder, will count on another great exercise from the triple best defender of the year. "I'm going to keep trying to be the best player I can be and I hope to win more top defenseman titles," he said.
Obviously, a top "Gobzilla" running for his own succession would also be a good sign for the Utah franchise. Crowned with a superb silver medal with the Blues this summer after the Tokyo Games, Rudy Gobert intends to confirm that he is no longer just a centerpiece of his team but also of the NBA.
An ambition already present last year when actions joined words. Utah finished first in the regular season before losing in the Western Conference semifinals to Nicolas Batum's Clippers. Only Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell had surrendered without being able to count on the presence of their titular playmaker: Mike Conley.
"LEARN FROM OUR EXPERIENCES AND OUR DISAPPOINTMENTS"
The goal remains unchanged this season, but we have to remember the mistakes of last year. "We have to learn from our experiences and our disappointments," said the 29-year-old interior. The Jazz board has brought some experience back to the team with the recruitments of Rudy Gay and Hassan Whiteside to support the Frenchman in the racket.
The backbone of the team has not really changed and the experience gained in the last exercise will be invaluable in arriving fresher in the playoffs, even if nothing can prevent injuries.
On the road to the title, the competition promises to be fierce in the world's top basketball league. Like the Jazz, defending champion Milwaukee has not turned his squad upside down and is betting on continuity.
Led by the Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are betting on the "Greak Freak" who notably worked on his shooting during the summer. If the MVP manages to add an outside threat to his palette, it can hurt a lot.
Other training to follow, the Brooklyn Nets. Although Kyrie Irving is currently out of the season, Kevin Durant and James Harden have received support during the offseason. Australia’s Patty Mills set down with Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge, who was allowed out of retirement by doctors despite his heart problems.
Unlike other contenders, the Lakers' squad has undergone a major reshuffle. Around the duo of superstars made up of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the formation recruited with great blows of veterans: Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Trevor Ariza and Dwight Howard. To see what this team with the incredible number of future Hall of Famers will be able to give over the entire season and manage to find alchemy.
In any case, this 75th NBA season promises to be exciting and far from rest for the Jazz of Rudy Gobert who will face some high level competition. Regardless, to win the title, you will have to be the best anyway.
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