#6 Rudy Gobert - 87
Rudy Gobert is the best defender in the world today, bar none. Having been snubbed despite some stellar play in the 2016-17 season, his impact on the Jazz's fortunes this season put everyone around the NBA on notice, and then people started noticing how the entirety of Utah's defensive schemes center around funneling opponents into his path.
The Salt Lake City truly was Swat Lake City during the second half of the season, as the Jazz won 29 of their last 35 games, garnered the 5th seed and went on to the second round of the playoffs with Gobert as their most important, best player.
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There are times when Gobert's lumbering frame doesn't allow the Jazz to be the same, especially against small-ball lineups. But by and large, Rudy is the best conventional center in the league today, and an 87 rating for him is apt.
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