“Rudy Gobert is supposed to be DPOY…” Paul Pierce believes Timberwolves can’t take on Nikola Jokic without Karl-Anthony Towns

KAT's Importance: Paul Pierce believes Towns is key to stopping Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

“Rudy Gobert is supposed to be DPOY…” Paul Pierce believes Timberwolves can’t take on Nikola Jokic without Karl-Anthony Towns

Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Paul Pierce and Nikola Jokic

Former Boston Celtics player and legend Paul Pierce, making an appearance on the “Truth Lounge,” talked about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff chances and the importance of having Dominican power forward Karl-Anthony Towns if they are to make it far in the postseason. The Western Conference has been highly competitive, and according to the former NBA champion, there’s only one way for them to stand a chance.

Furthermore, he thinks the Timberwolves are good but not necessarily a contender. To match up with the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, they surely need a player like Karl-Anthony Towns to complement their other stars. His presence indeed makes them a formidable defensive squad.

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So it looks like Karl-Anthony Towns is going to be returning. This really puts a spin on the Timberwolves' title hope because, without him, I think they're good, not a contender. We saw them get beat up by the Joker, and you know Rudy Gobert is supposed to be the Defensive Player of the Year. If you're going to match up with Joker, you need a guy like KAT on the inside.
Paul Pierce said

This season, KAT has averaged 22.1 PPG, 8.4 RPG, and 3.0 APG; however, he has had bad luck with injuries as he has been forced to miss 18 games due to a persistent knee injury. His confidence in himself as a game-changer is the right kind of attitude the Minnesota Timberwolves need.

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Furthermore, the Timberwolves just need to ensure that they keep KAT fit and ready for the challenges ahead as a combination of KAT, Gobert, and Anthony Edwards, who has been compared to Michael Jordan. At the end of the day, Paul Pierce might have revealed trade secrets to a rival team, but who knows?

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Paul Pierce slams Rudy Gobert, calling him soft

During an episode of “Undisputed,” Paul Pierce went all in for Rudy Gobert when he said nobody considers European players tough, especially those of French descent. This comment has sparked huge controversy among the NBA community.

Nobody considers European players tough, especially from France.
Paul Pierce said

Although he recognized Gobert as a fantastic player, he mentioned that most people don’t view him as a player to be feared on the court. He went on to recollect the altercation between Gobert and Draymond Green to make his point stick.

Despite what Pierce said, Gobert’s season with the T-Wolves has been marked by dominance on both ends of the court, with his presence allowing KAT to shine in the process. As the Wolves push for the title, the impact of both big men would be instrumental in their quest.

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