Rudy Gobert on the Draymond Green matchup “To me it’s a team matchup. I’m really focused on trying to help my team win and be the best Rudy I can be and play basketball. Obviously he’s Draymond, he’s an all time great defender, it’s going to be really physical” #wolvesback pic.twitter.com/kB1laBTvU8

It's hours before tip-off at the Target Center, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are prepared for a long and competitive series against the Golden State Warriors. Leading up to Game 1, star big man Rudy Gobert reflected on the matchup and revealed what he has come to expect after witnessing their season for himself.

Green has criticized Gobert on national TV, thrown jabs on social media and physically put the center in a headlock.