History of Evan Mobley in Timeline

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

1979: 3-Point Line Adoption

On January 21, 2023, Evan Mobley became only the fourth player since 1979, when the 3-point line was adopted, to score at least 38 points without making a free throw or 3-pointer.

June 18, 2001: Evan Mobley's Birth

On June 18, 2001, Evan Mobley was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.

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2002: Voting Format Began

Evan Mobley finished as the runner-up to Scottie Barnes in voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year, the 15-point difference was the smallest voting margin in 19 years since the award's voting format began in 2002–03.

March 2004: Compared to LeBron James

In December 8, Evan Mobley became the first Cleveland rookie since LeBron James in March 2004 to record five blocks in an NBA game.

2012: Anthony Davis Achievement

In 2012, Anthony Davis was compared to Evan Mobley as the only two players from a major conference to win Pac-12 Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup

In 2018, Evan Mobley played for the United States at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina, helping his team win the gold medal.

2018: Father Hired as USC Assistant Coach

In 2018, Evan Mobley's father, Eric, was hired as an assistant basketball coach for USC.

August 5, 2019: Committed to USC

On August 5, 2019, Evan Mobley committed to play college basketball for USC, choosing them over offers from UCLA, Washington, and other major NCAA Division I programs.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup

In 2019, Evan Mobley joined the United States for the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, where his team won the gold medal despite his limited play due to back spasms.

2019: High School Teammate

In 2019, Evan Mobley played high school basketball with his older brother Isaiah, who was a five-star recruit.

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.

2020: Top Recruit

In 2020, Evan Mobley was considered a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top three players in his recruiting class.

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.

2022: Brother Drafted by Cavaliers

In 2022, Evan Mobley's older brother, Isaiah Mobley, was drafted by the Cavaliers, rejoining his brother.

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.