Timberwolves Star Rudy Gobert Gives $22,500 To Target Center Employees

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert beat Santa to the punch today — bringing money presents to 450-plus Target Center workers simply ahead of Christmas!!

The NBA gamer provided the staffers $50 each on Monday … a big gesture, when you think about the last expense amounted to over $22,500!!

According to the group, Gobert’s presents were offered to ushers, security workers, concession personnel, and changeover team at the arena … as a huge thank you for all the effort they have actually done this year heading into the holiday.

Rudy understands direct the number of hours individuals at the NBA location have actually put in … he was simply traded to Minnesota this offseason from Utah — and has actually surely leaned on them to get acquainted with his brand-new digs.

The veteran huge guy wasn’t able to play in front of the employees on Monday — he was non-active due to an ankle injury — however he’s been efficient this season however … balancing a double-double.

Of course, this isn’t the very first time Rudy has actually assisted arena staffers … in 2020, Gobert, then a member of the Jazz, donated $500,000 to support a staff member relief fund at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Gobert’s contribution likewise helped households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic living in Utah and Oklahoma City … in addition to those in his native nation of France.