FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) of France dunks over Dallas Mavericks' Devin Harris (34) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas. Boris Diaw and Gobert, both veterans, said having a teammate from their native country can help young players focus on just basketball. “Just speaking French, makes me feel better," Gobert said. "It’s a stupid thing, but I needed a French player on the team.” (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)