Jarrett Allen saw in this two-minute sequence against the Bucks a simple “ preview » of his teammate's potential. After a first finish near the circle, Evan Mobley went to pick up Delon Wright on the counter, then went “coast-to-coast” to finish the counterattack with a dunk with his left hand.
The Cavs interior continued on the next possession with a “pick-and-pop” ending with a 3-point shot. That’s 7 points in a row scored over three possessions. A sequence which well sums up his impact on both sides of the pitch, his ability to punish at different levels, but also to wear the leather.
“ I truly believe that Evan still has another level of play to reach. He can be more aggressive at times and take over. But everyone watched this sequence. […] We always want more “, claims Jarrett Allen.
His potential keeps Kenny Atkinson awake
This speech is very much linked to the demands set at the start of the season by Kenny Atkinson. Seeking to place the interior at the center of the Cavs' game, the new coach does not miss an opportunity to remind him to remain aggressive.
Result: without making a spectacular leap, Evan Mobley is on the basis of his best career scoring average (17.6) while his playing time drops. His efficiency is reflected in his best figures at 3-points (40%) and free throws (84%). Also, he gained a place among the top scorers on his team, ahead of Jarrett Allen and still behind Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
Beyond production, there is a way of doing things that excites his coach. “ He convinced me, faster than I thought, that he is more talented than I thought, that he makes better decisions, that he is a better shooter: this opens up a vast field of action. We can't rush things », Judges the technician.
This one, who thinks of his ease in dribbling, his good vision of the game or his ability to punish from afar, adds: “ But it really keeps me up at night, in a good way. I wonder how else we can use it. »
The “unicorn” of the Cavs
When Jarrett Allen was asked what works best on offense, the center replied: “ Share the ball and have Evan at the head of the racket. » At the center of the game therefore. “ He is excellent at running our offense as a distributor. We go through him a lot. This allows everyone to be open », develops the pivot who, like his teammates, speaks of him as a “ unicorn “.
Convinced of having to involve him in attack, Darius Garland calls him that because “ that there aren't many 7-footers capable of doing what he does “. Donovan Mitchell believes that his current level is a “ bare minimum “.
“ I tell him: 'This is the minimum, this is what you should be. You were in the best defensive five at 22, that's what you are.' And there are so many facets to his game that he hasn't revealed yet. Well done to Kenny and the staff for putting him in a position to succeed. […] We all understood that if we want to be a title contender, it is a very important element. “, concludes the former Utahn.
| Evan Mobley | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | KEY | 69 | 34 | 50.8 | 25.0 | 66.3 | 2.1 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 15.0 |
| 2022-23 | KEY | 79 | 34 | 55.4 | 21.6 | 67.4 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 16.2 |
| 2023-24 | KEY | 50 | 31 | 58.0 | 37.3 | 71.9 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 15.7 |
| 2024-25 | KEY | 8 | 30 | 53.8 | 40.0 | 84.0 | 1.2 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 17.6 |
| Total | 206 | 33 | 54.4 | 27.2 | 68.6 | 2.2 | 6.6 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 15.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
