NBA world erupts after Rudy Gobert trade

The NBA is moving at a million miles a minute early this offseason. On Friday, the Timberwolves got in on the action.Minnesota three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert from the Jazz. Utah got a king's ransom back, according to : four first-round Rollie Fingers Jersey picks (three of which are unprotected); 2022 first-round pick Walker Ke sler; and Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverly, Leandro Bolmaro and Jarred Vanderbilt.For the Wolves, Friday's deal signifies their intention to compete. Minnesota made it back to the playoffs this past season and made a decent account of itself against the Grizzlies. With Gobert, the league's preeminent rim protector, Minnesota may be a force come 2022-23.The Jazz, on the other hand, seems to be embracing the retool. Longtime coach Quin Snyder left after the season.MORE: The NBA Jose Canseco Jersey world sure took notice of the Gobert trade, with players and personalities letting their thoughts be known.Some, like Raptors forward Thaddeus Young and Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and forward Larry Nance Jr., were awed by the number of a sets Utah acquired.Well damn Rudy.... Thad Young (@yungsmoove21) 5 firsts . Sheeeeeshhhhh CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) 5 players and 4 picks. Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) Glenn Hubbard Jersey Former NBA player and current analyst Greg Anthony argued that it's winning time in Minnesota.A lot of stock being put in to the 4 pickssurprised they werent protectedbut Minny has 2 #1 picks to build around if they do it right those picks over the next few years arent nearly as valuable. Greg Anthony (@GregAnthony50) Wilson Chandler agreed.I like that move by Tim and Minnesotas front office. Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) Beverly responded to the move, too.Always busine s. Wolves Thank You. Time to take another team 2 Playoffs Patrick Beverley ( Matt Joyce Jersey @patbev21) Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic had some thoughts, as well.Glad my offer for the house I found in Salt Lake got rejected then Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) The Gobert deal also brought focus to comments made earlier in the day.And now we know what that bizarre Windhorst appearance was all about. Walt Weiss Jersey Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) My man s Rust Cohle routine this morning was on to something. Rich Eisen (@richeisen) The NBA offseason: the gift that just keeps on giving.