Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Evan Mobley

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Evan Mobley made an impact.

Evan Mobley is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. After playing college basketball for the USC Trojans, he was drafted third overall by the Cavaliers in 2021. By the 2024-2025 season, Mobley had earned recognition as an All-Star and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, solidifying his impact in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 25, 2020: College Debut

On November 25, 2020, Evan Mobley made his college debut for USC, scoring 21 points and securing nine rebounds in a 95–87 overtime victory against California Baptist.

March 11, 2021: Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinals

On March 11, 2021, at the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals, Evan Mobley achieved a career-high 26 points, along with nine rebounds and five blocks in a 91–85 double overtime victory over Utah.

April 16, 2021: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 16, 2021, Evan Mobley declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

August 3, 2021: Signed with the Cavaliers

On August 3, 2021, Evan Mobley signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

August 8, 2021: Summer League Debut

On August 8, 2021, Evan Mobley made his summer league debut in a game against the Houston Rockets, posting 12 points, five rebounds, and three blocks.

2021: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2021, Evan Mobley was selected third overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA draft.

January 21, 2023: Career-High Points

On January 21, 2023, Evan Mobley scored a then career-high 38 points in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 28, 2023: Season-High Blocks and Career-High Rebounds

On November 28, 2023, Evan Mobley recorded 17 points, 19 rebounds (career-high), and 7 blocks (season-high) in a win over the Atlanta Hawks.

May 10, 2024: Playoff Career-High

On May 10, 2024, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Mobley scored a then playoff career-high 21 points, along with 10 rebounds and a playoff career-high 5 assists in a 118–94 victory over the Boston Celtics.

December 7, 2024: Career-High 41 Points

On December 7, 2024, Evan Mobley scored a career-high 41 points, along with 10 rebounds and three blocks in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

2024: Named NBA All-Star

In 2024, Evan Mobley was named as an All-Star for the first time.

2024: NBA Defensive Player of the Year

In the 2024-25 season, Evan Mobley was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

January 30, 2025: Named All-Star Reserve

On January 30, 2025, Evan Mobley was named as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, his first selection.

April 24, 2025: Named Defensive Player of the Year

On April 24, 2025, Evan Mobley was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, making him the first player in franchise history to win the award.