Mobley averaged 18.5 points per game and shot 55.7% from the field this past season, solidying himself as one of the best young talents in the league. He was also a first-time All Star and was the ...

Cleveland's Evan Mobley, the defensive player of the year this season, was also the top vote-getter for the NBA's All-Defensive team that was revealed on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Mobley had a career-best year in his fourth season, putting up 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game on the way to winning the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Evan Mobley's growth is critical to the Cavs' championship hopes. As salary cap constraints limit roster upgrades, the Cavs are banking on their 23-year-old big man to take a star turn.