Nickeil Alexander-Walker Says Rudy Gobert Will Miss Jazz, "I Wish Him The Best"

Utah Jazz forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker says he will miss playing alongside newly traded All-Star Rudy Gobert... telling TMZ Sports he will always appreciate the veteran big man for being an excellent teammate.

We spoke with the 23-year-old at LAX this week...and the former Virginia Tech Hokie told us Gobert's departure would be felt both on the field and in the locker room.

"I messaged him when [the trade] happened," Nickeil said. "He was a good guy. When I got there, he welcomed me."

"What he does on the pitch is special," Nickeil added. "His ability to affect almost every shot, [a] dynamic roll. So you will always miss playing with someone like that."

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Alexander-Walker only played 4 seasons in the Association, but he said he was able to interact with Gobert at several dinners... however, he remains tight-lipped on how these encounters turned out unrolled.

"I've been to some great dinners, I have to keep these disclosed," Nickeil said. "But, the dinners were fun and cool and I wish her the best."

The Jazz sent shockwaves this NBA offseason when they traded Rudy — who had been the anchor of their defense since being drafted in 2013 — to the Minnesota Timberwolves...pairing him with the Karl-Anthony Towns combo and riding with Anthony Edwards.

As to who won the mega trade between the Jazz and the Wolves... Nic...