Evan Mobley has always been a force to be reckoned with. Born on June 18, 2001, in sunny San Diego, California, he built his reputation early at Rancho Christian School. As a junior, he averaged 19.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.7 blocks per game, only to outdo himself the following year with 20.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.2 blocks, and 4.6 assists. That kind of dominance made him just the second player ever to snag California Gatorade Player of the Year honors twice.
His talent was no fluke. Mobley stormed into USC and cleaned up awards, claiming Pac-12 Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year all in one season. The numbers? A cool 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 2.4 assists per game. That’s the kind of stat line that made the Cavaliers take him third overall in the 2021 NBA Draft.
But today let us take a look at his personal life.
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Who is Evan Mobley dating? Cleveland Cavaliers star’s relationship status revealed
According to Fanarch.com, Evan Mobley is flying solo. The Cavaliers big man hasn’t made any public declarations about dating or settling down anytime soon. Right now, he seems perfectly content with enjoying his life. Whether it’s hitting up clubs with friends or just relaxing in good company, Mobley’s keeping things casual off the court.
Beyond the occasional night out, the defensive star is focused on what really matters: family. He’s been making sure to give back to those who’ve supported him along the way.
He is also focusing on the NBA right now. In his rookie year, Mobley was as advertised. He averaged 14.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 46 games. Though Cleveland bowed out in the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston, Mobley’s performance stood out as a bright spot—something the Cavs can build on.
Mobley’s role: A key piece for the Cavs?
Now gearing up for his fourth season, Mobley is the one player in Cleveland’s core—alongside Garland, Mitchell, and Allen—who feels like a future superstar waiting to break out. Former coach J. B. Bickerstaff loved how Mobley could change a game without scoring. New head coach Kenny Atkinson, though, believes the ceiling is higher. Mobley isn’t just a defensive disruptor; he can be much more. For Cavs fans, the idea of Mobley leveling up feels like the spark they’ve been waiting for.
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Back in July, the Cavaliers made a major move, locking Mobley into a five-year, $224 million extension that’s fully guaranteed. This means Mobley won’t hit free agency until 2030—plenty of time to build a legacy in Cleveland.
While Mobley has never been known for his three-point shooting, his numbers from beyond the arc have been low. Over his first two seasons, he attempted just 1.3 threes per game, with a meager success rate of 0.3 percent. Last year, he took 1.2 threes per game and bumped that up slightly to 0.4 percent.
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When Atkinson took over as head coach, he didn’t waste any time and made it clear to Mobley that he wanted him to shoot more from deep. The idea is simple: if Mobley can knock down those shots, defenders will have to respect him out there. This would, in turn, create more driving lanes for teammates like Mitchell and Garland to attack the basket.
It’s a strategy that could open up a lot of possibilities for the Cavs, and Mobley’s ready to embrace it.
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