Known for his defensive and rim protection skills, Evan Mobley is a professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Born on June 18, 2001, in San Diego, California, US, Mobley is a power forward/center and was drafted third overall by the Cavs in the 2021 NBA Draft. He is in the third year of his four-year $36.6 million contract. In the 2022/23 season, Mobley averaged an impressive 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game in 79 games he played in the 2022-23 NBA season and helped his team reach the playoffs.
Mobley played one season at the University of Southern California before declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. As a collegiate, he averaged 16.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Mobley was honored as Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and also Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2021.
Evan Mobley Career-High
Evan Mobley scored his career-high 41 points against the Charlotte Hornets on December 7, 2024, in a 116-102 away win. Mobley, who was a part of the NBA All-Defensive first team in 2023, became an all-star for the first time in 2025.
Mobley was also part of the United States Under-17 roster for the FIBA Under-17 World Cup 2018, As he helped them win gold at the tournament.
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A. Evan Mobley averaged 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.
A. Evan Mobley has played three seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers since he was drafted in 2021.
A. As of March 2025, Evan Mobley has an impressive 97 double-doubles in his career.
A. Evan Mobley played college basketball for USC Trojans.
