The Cavaliers ignored Evan Mobley's need for development too long and are now facing repercussions as his growing pains emerge.
Evan Mobley took an All-NBA leap last season and became the first player in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise history to win the Defensive Player of the Year award.
Mobley's ascension into stardom set lofty expectations for his fifth season. Cleveland's All-Star big man showed improved offensive versatility, expanding his shooting beyond the three-point line on a consistent basis and flashed shot creation talent.