Evan Mobley must fix his biggest Cavaliers issue before it spirals

Jan 6, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn ImagesEven though he's not the leading scorer or the most vocal player on the team, Evan Mobley is, at times, the Cleveland Cavaliers' most important player. He's the ultimate X-Factor, and he has the ability to be a game-wrecker on both ends of the floor.

That's also why the team suffers so much when he's not at his best. He's crucial to what they do on both ends of the floor, and while he's not the main pillar, having a shaky foundation can doom any championship…