As an outside observer, I'm not a HUGE fan of the Gobert trade, but LOL this is a terrible, terrible comparison. First, they play different positions. But mainly, it completely misses the huge benefits that Gobert brings. 3.7 blocks is in another universe from 0.5 blocks. 65% FG >>> 41% FG. 19.6 rebounds >>> 9.2 reb.
Gobert is a 3-time DPoY. It seems people are missing this fact. He immediately raises the floor of the T-Wolves. Over the last 35 years, almost ever DPoY has ended up winning a title at some point in their career. And those that didn't usually had multiple finals appearances:
Michael Cooper - 5 Titles
Michael Jordan - 6 Titles, GOAT
Mark Eaton - Multiple Conference Finals
Dennis Rodman - 5 Titles
David Robinson - 2 Titles
Hakeem Olajuwon - 2 Titles
Dikembe Mutombo - Multiple NBA Finals
Gary Payton - 1 Title*, Multiple NBA Finals
Alonzo Mourning - 1 Title*, Multiple Conference Finals
Ben Wallace - 1 Title
Ron Artest - 1 Title
Marcus Camby - NBA Finals
Kevin Garnett - 1 Title
Dwight Howard - 1 Title*, NBA Finals
Tyson Chandler - 1 Title
Marc Gasol - 1 Title
Joakim Noah - Conference Finals
Kawhi Leonard - 2 Titles
Draymond Green - 4 Titles
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 1 Title
Marcus Smart - NBA Finals
Most of these guys were still contributing at a high level into their mid-30s.
Gobert also helped the French team win bronze in the 2020 Olympics and knocked off the USA in the 2019 FIBA championship.
I respect the T-Wolves for taking their shot. KAT is one of the softest bigs I have ever seen. That doesn't matter anymore. He can float around the perimeter shooting 3s. Gobert can man the middle.
Time will tell whether this was a stupid trade or not, but I'm going to give it at least a season to see how everyone plays together.