#4PF · Cleveland Cavaliers
Height
6'11"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
24
College
USC
Experience
4 yrs
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG |
|---|
| BPG |
|---|
| FG% |
|---|
| 3PT% |
|---|
| FT% |
|---|
| Career |  | 325 | 18.3 | 8.9 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 53.9% | 31.1% | 67.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 18.3 | 8.9 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 53.9% | 30.2% | 60.5% |
| 2024-25 | | 8 | 17.1 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 58.6% | 45.2% | 84.0% |
| 2023-24 | | 12 | 16.0 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 55.5% | 27.8% | 69.4% |
| 2022-23 | | 5 | 9.8 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 45.8% | 0.0% | 62.5% |
| 2021-22 | | 69 | 15.0 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 50.8% | 25.0% | 66.3% |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ATL | W 122-116 | 36 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8-15 | 0-3 | +20 |
Length
5 years
Total Value
$96.5M
Guaranteed
$96.5M
AAV
$19.3M/yr
Despite Evan Mobley's elite defensive impact and franchise-cornerstone potential, his 5-year, $19.3M AAV extension earns a C CVI grade that reflects the inherent risk of betting big on unrealized offensive upside. The Cavaliers locked up a generational defensive talent who can guard all five positions and anchor a championship-caliber defense, but they're paying near-max money for a player who hasn't yet developed the reliable scoring punch that separates true superstars from elite role players. At just 23, Mobley has plenty of runway to add that offensive dimension, and his contract could look like a massive steal if he develops a consistent three-point shot and post-up game. However, Cleveland's championship window with this core means they needed more certainty that Mobley could be their second or third offensive option behind Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. The deal maintains excellent trade value given Mobley's age and defensive excellence, but the Cavs are essentially gambling $96.5 million that their young big man can evolve from defensive specialist to two-way cornerstone — a bet that carries significant downside risk despite the upside potential.
Evan Mobley is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA power forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. This season, Evan is putting up 18.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game across 325 games. Evan's strongest area is RPG at 8.9, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.6 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Evan ranks 4th. As a DPOY talent at just 24, Evan's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Mobley remains a respected two-way talent with A-minus production, but defensive regression raises questions. Trade speculation reflects timeline concerns rather than asset devaluation among evaluators. Media scrutiny focuses on playoff performance stakes, not fundamental ability doubts. Elite skill set keeps perception solidly positive despite defensive dip narratives. Injury management and postseason results will define his franchise trajectory forward.
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