In the NBA, the importance of having veterans on the team as role models and mentors who can show younger players the ropes has always been discussed. Recently, Finch appeared on the Road Trippin’ Show podcast, where former NBA player and current broadcaster Richard Jefferson mentioned how good franchises have veteran presences. Gobert is an amazing role model for young playersBeing a veteran presence who can help the younger players may be an even more important role for Gobert this season. He is now 34 years old and preparing for his 14th NBA season. Younger players can look to him as evidence that maintaining a strict diet can increase their chances of playing well into their 30s.