Rudy Gobert Passes Franchise Legend On Jazz All-Time Rebounds List

SALT LAKE CITY – Rudy Gobert passed a Jazz legend for second place on the franchise’s all-time rebounds list during Utah’s game against the Chicago Bulls.

The Jazz hosted the Bulls at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, March 16.

During the opening minutes of the second quarter, Gobert pulled down a defensive board to pass the late Mark Eaton for second place on Utah’s all-time rebounds list.

Eaton’s No. 53 jersey was retired by the Jazz in 1996. Eaton won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award twice during his career. Gobert has captured the award three times.

Rudy has passed Mark Eaton for 2nd-most rebounds in franchise history 🖤#UltraMoment | @MichelobUltra pic.twitter.com/fSB4vWA3qu

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 17, 2022

It was Gobert’s ninth rebound of the contest.

This season, Gobert is averaging 14.7 rebounds per game, which ranks No. 1 in the NBA.

Utah Jazz All-Time Rebounds Leaders

1. Karl Malone (14,601)
2. Rudy Gobert (6,940 and counting)
3. Mark Eaton (6,939)
4. Derrick Favors (4,626)
5. John Stockton (4,051)
6. Greg Ostertag (3,978)
7. Rich Kelley (3,972)
8. Thurl Bailey (3,881)
9. Andrei Kirilenko (3,836)
10. Paul Millsap (3,792)

Jazz vs. Bulls

The Jazz appeared as though they were finally getting healthy after the All-Star break, but the injuries are once again adding up with little more than three weeks left in the regular season.

Bogdanovic will miss his second straight game with a calf strain, just one game after missing Friday’s loss in San Antonio with a leg contusion.

Both the @utahjazz and the @chicagobulls will be missing key pieces in a battle of the Eastern and Western Conference four seeds. #TakeNote https://t.co/DN78etZHrR

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 16, 2022

House Jr. will miss the game due to a bone bruise in his knee, while Trent Forrest is out with a wrist sprain.

After facing the Bulls, the Jazz will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday before embarking on a six-game road trip beginning in New York and finishing at Golden State.

Bulls Trying To Fend Of Celtics

The Bulls have been one of the league’s most surprising teams, owning the best record in the East for much of the first half of the season.

However, like the Jazz, the team has been decimated by injuries, specifically to their backcourt, and now find themselves battling to hold onto their spot in the top of the Eastern Conference.

Lonzo Ball underwent knee surgery in late January and has not yet returned to the team, while Patrick Williams suffered a dislocated wrist in October and is hopeful to return to the lineup before the end of the season.

The Bulls are just 2-6 in their last eight games including Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings.

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 17, 2022

Utah’s game against Chicago is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.

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