ASK IRA: Does Gobert’s stumble vs. Mavs add further fuel to Adebayo’s Heat fire?

Q: Ira, I know you’ve mentioned Bam Adebayo having to campaign over the years for Defensive Player of the Year. But after watching Rudy Gobert’s epic fail against Luka Doncic, he should be permanently barred from DPOY. Give it to Victor Wembanyama, but Rudy beating out Bam every again would be criminal. – Sandy.

A: Which is exactly the thought here while  watching Luka Doncic completely disassemble Rudy Gobert for Dallas’ winning 3-pointer on Friday night in Minnesota. The comfort level...