Evan Mobley is a professional basketball Power Forward who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA as of March 2025. Mobley's journey began under his father (Eric Mobley), himself a former basketball player. During his time at Rancho Christian School in California, Mobley earned the California Gatorade Player of the Year award twice. His talent continued to shine brightly, and by his senior year, he was also named The Press-Enterprise Player of the Year. During high school, Mobley averaged 20.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.2 blocks per game. After high school, Mobley selected the University of Southern California over UCLA and Washington. In his freshman year at the University, he was named the Freshman Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Pac-12 Player of the Year.
In 2021, Mobley was drafted with the third overall pick in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Draft. He went on to become the first rookie to get five blocks in a game after LeBron James in 2004. He was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performance on both ends of the court. Evan Mobley showcased his exceptional performance in the 2022-23 season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the playoffs in five years. In a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Mobley scored a career-high 38 points without a single 3-pointer. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Team in the season. Also, his average of 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game placed him third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting. In the season 2023-24, Mobley averaged 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, which led the team to another playoff run. The Cavs fell short in the semi-finals against the Boston Celtics.
Evan Mobley Career 3s
Evan Mobley has hit a total of 126 three-pointers in his NBA career, shooting 30.3% from the three-point line. Mobley's ability to score three-pointers adds a crucial layer to the Cleveland Cavaliers' offensive strategy.
Furthermore, Mobley's towering height (7 feet) and his wingspan of 7 feet 4 inches give him an edge in making three-point shots. His long arms assist him in shooting over defenders more easily than shorter players.
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FAQs on Evan Mobley
A. Evan Mobley is 23 years old, as of March 2025.
A. Mobley earns an annual salary of $9 million on a four-year $36 million contract.
A. Evan Mobley’s father is Eric Mobley, who is a former basketball player, and his mother is Nicol Mobley, an elementary school teacher by profession.
A. In his rookie season for the Cavaliers, Mobley averaged 15 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game.
