Rudy Gobert is spending part of his offseason back home in France, and this time the trip came with the whole Minnesota Timberwolves group in tow.
The team’s France visit was put together and funded by Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, giving the Wolves a chance to mix hard work with some bonding before the upcoming season. Gobert shared a video on X that showed the crew grinding through intense workouts and also making time for some lighter moments, including visits to famous landmarks, card games, and rowing.
“Solid week,” said Gobert in the caption.
The post quickly got Timberwolves fans buzzing.
“Love it. Can't wait for the season to start!” said @earle36.
“Nice aura farm, Ru. Make them shake,” added @aanahicc.
“People have no idea how dirty our big-man game is gonna be. We got you ‘The Big Ru' teaching Joan Beringer, Rocco Zikarsky, and Trey Lyles the big-man game at an elite level!
Everyone is focused on Ant-Man and LaMelo. Don't fade this frontcourt!”
claimed @timberpups.
“0:57 mark. LaMelo-to-Rudy lob is going to be a problem,” wrote @CosmicWemby.
“I'm so ready for the season to start. Thank you for showing the guys a good time in France, Rudy.
If no Wolves fan appreciates you, just know I do, big fella!” commented @WolvesBurnerr.
Minnesota went 49-33 last season before falling to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs.
Gobert’s video gave fans plenty to latch onto, and it’s fair to say the Wolves already have people thinking about what comes next.
How do you say “Let's freaking go!” in French?
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