Sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. The Cleveland Cavaliers get to enjoy the luxury of having two elite defensive big man in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. That dynamic may serve to cost the former an opportunity to repeat as Defensive Player of the Year in 2025-26.
Mobley's own trainer, Olin Simplis prognosed this issue before the regular season even started. The rising star's support expressed his thoughts on the challenges the dynamic brings in an interview with Mark Medina of RG.
Simplis said, "With them having Jarrett Allen, it’s going to take reps away.