Evan Mobley didn’t need an adjustment period to the NBA. Cleveland’s standout rookie looked perfectly in place from his very first professional contest, a 17-point, nine-rebound, six-assist effort against Memphis.
Mobley’s stock has only risen since. He enters Friday night ranked in the top five among qualified rookies in points, defensive rating and rebounding percentage, and he’s one of only four rookies in NBA history to average at least 15 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Mobley was touted as a potential back-line anchor and a heady interior playmaker entering the draft. He’s more than lived up to the billing.
The Crossover spoke with the 20-year-old about his transition to the NBA, the surging Cavaliers and more.
