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Rudy Gobert is listed as a basketball player. Born on June 26, 1992, Rudy Gobert is from Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France. That works out to 34 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2018, 2019, 2021) and Knight of the National Order of Merit (2021). The listed height is 216 cm.
My Take
Rudy Gobert earns my deep respect for winning at the least glamorous part of the game. In an NBA obsessed with scoring, this 7-foot-plus Frenchman from Saint-Quentin built a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career almost entirely on defense, claiming Defensive Player of the Year three times. That is staggering. He even received France's National Order of Merit. I love athletes who master a single craft so completely that the world has to acknowledge them, and Gobert is the rim-protecting archetype. Anchoring both his clubs and the French national team, he turned discipline and timing into greatness. The unglamorous specialist, perfected.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rudy Gobert
- Name (Japanese)
- ルディ・ゴベール
- Reading
- るでぃ・ごべーる
- Born
- June 26, 1992 (age 34)
- Origin
- Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France
- Height
- 216 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 2019 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 2021 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
- 2021 Knight of the National Order of Merit
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rudy Gobert born?
Rudy Gobert was born on June 26, 1992 and is 34 years old.
Where is Rudy Gobert from?
Rudy Gobert is from Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France.
What does Rudy Gobert do?
Rudy Gobert works as basketball player.
How tall is Rudy Gobert?
Rudy Gobert is 216 cm tall.
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