Rudy Gobert Siblings

Last Modified May 13, 2025 06:41 GMT
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert during a Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves match

Starting center of the Minnesota Timberwolves as of May 2025, Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel is also known as the “Stifle Tower” due to his intense, stifling defense. Gobert was selected in the 2013 NBA draft as the 13th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the same night. After playing nine seasons with the Jazz, he was traded to the Timberwolves on July 6, 2022. As of May 10, 2025, he is playing his third season with the Timberwolves and has averaged 12.0 points and 10.9 rebounds in the 2024-25 NBA season. He is a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner, tied for first in all-time rankings.

Gobert hails from France and was born on June 26, 1992, in Saint-Quentin. He started playing pro basketball at the age of 19 for Cholet Basket in 2011. It was in the 2012-13 French League when Gobert truly broke out as a star.

Who are Rudy Gobert’s siblings?

Rudy Gobert siblings
Rudy Gobert with his siblings and mother

Rudy Gobert has two older siblings: Vanessa Goubet and Romain Goubet. Rudy Gobert was born to his parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corrine Gobert. The couple split up after Rudy Gobert was about three years old (via Andscape). Vanessa Goubet and Romain Goubet had different fathers as per Andscape.

Vanessa Goubet

Rudy Gobert Siblings
Rudy Gobert with his sister and his mother

Rudy Gobert's older sister is Vanessa Goubet. She played a significant role in his upbringing, especially since their mother had him at 18. Vanessa Goubet still lives in their hometown, Saint-Quentin. She describes Saint-Quentin as a small, simple city of around 60,000 people that has kept its charm and provided a sense of stability throughout their lives. (via Andscape)

Romain Goubet

Rudy Gobert Siblings
Rudy Gobert with his family

Rudy Gobert’s older brother, Romain Goubet, shares the same hometown and background in Saint-Quentin, where he, too, was raised by their mother, Corinne.

Also Read: Rudy Gobert Playoff History

FAQs on Rudy Gobert

A. Rudy Gobert’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $43,827,586.

A. Rudy Gobert’s wingspan is 7 feet 9 inches wide.

A. Rudy Gobert plays as a center.

A. Rudy Gobert is 32 years old as of May 2025.

A. Rudy Gobert is 7 feet 1 inches tall.

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