Evan Mobley isn’t just one of the most impactful defensive rookies in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers big is already one of the league’s best defenders, period.
Mobley, whose Cavs defeated the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 26, has had little trouble adjusting to the pros. He had a massive dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the process, too. It was yet another feather in the cap for the rookie, who has played an integral role in leading Cleveland to the best defense in the Eastern Conference thus far.
Although the big man was selected at No. 3 overall in the 2021 NBA draft, he is currently the runaway favorite to win Rookie of the Year. His blend of size and skill is one of the most unique pairings in the game right now; you can easily get mesmerized when you watch him play:
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