The 65-game rule has been a controversial one since its introduction. For Evan Mobley, it may once again serve to enlarge his trophy cabinet in the 2025-26 NBA season.
For those unaware, the recent addition states that players must appear in at least 65 games to be eliginle for end-of-season awards and accolades such as MVP, All-NBA teams, and Defensive Player of the Year. The last one will be the important one for the Cleveland Cavaliers star.
Mobley collected the first of what Cavaliers fans hope is many Defensive Player of the Year trophies in 2024-25. The All-Star forward had a bit of help in securing that honor from Victor Wembanyama.