Rudy Gobert recently reflected on a moment earlier this season that left him caught off guard. After months of speculation, Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to the New York Knicks in a three-team deal involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets. The trade shook up rosters across the league and immediately changed team dynamics.

The move was significant for both franchises. The Knicks gained a four-time All-Star in Towns, strengthening their frontcourt and championship aspirations, while the Timberwolves acquired Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a future first-round pick to complement their roster. For Gobert and his teammates, it was a sudden shift, forcing them to adjust to new lineups and a key departure.

“ I just remember he came to my house, I think the day after the

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