History of Evan Mobley in Timeline

Evan Mobley is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans before being drafted third overall by the Cavaliers in the 2021 NBA draft. By the 2024-2025 season, Mobley had earned his first All-Star selection and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, marking significant achievements early in his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1979: 3-point Line Adoption NBA

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.

1993: Cavaliers 50-Win Season Since 1993

In 2023, Evan Mobley helped the Cavaliers earn their first 50-win season since 1993 without LeBron James on the roster.

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: NBA Rookie of the Year Voting Format

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: LeBron James Rookie Comparison

On 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 Comparison

In 2012, Anthony Davis won the trio of awards Mobley would later win, as the second player from a major conference to achieve this.

2018: Father Hired as USC Assistant Coach

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

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Gold Medal

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

August 5, 2019: College Commitment to USC

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

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

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

2019: High School Basketball with Isaiah

In 2019, Evan Mobley was teammates with his older brother Isaiah, at Rancho Christian School. Isaiah was considered a five-star recruit.

November 25, 2020: College Debut for USC

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 the 2020 Recruiting Class

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

March 11, 2021: Career-High Points in Pac-12 Tournament

On March 11, 2021, at the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals, Evan Mobley scored 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 the 2021 NBA Draft

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

August 3, 2021: Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers

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

August 8, 2021: Summer League Debut

On August 8, 2021, Evan Mobley made his summer league debut, posting 12 points, five rebounds and three blocks in 28 minutes during a game against the Houston Rockets.

2022: Brother Drafted by Cavaliers

In 2022, Isaiah Mobley, Evan's older brother, was selected by the Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA draft, rejoining his brother.

January 21, 2023: Career-High 38 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 in Blocks and Career-High in Rebounds

On November 28, 2023, Evan Mobley recorded 17 points, 19 rebounds and 7 blocks in a win over the Atlanta Hawks during the team's final NBA Cup matchup, setting a season high in blocks and a career high in rebounds.

May 10, 2024: Playoff Career-High 21 Points

On May 10, 2024, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Evan Mobley scored a then playoff career-high 21 points in a victory over the Boston Celtics.

December 7, 2024: Career-High 41 Points

On December 7, 2024, Evan Mobley scored a career-high 41 points in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

2024: NBA Defensive Player of the Year

In April 2024, Evan Mobley was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024–25 season, becoming the first player in franchise history to win the award.