The Cleveland Cavaliers have much to prove and just as much to lose in the 2025-26 season, and a hefty portion of that responsibility falls onto Evan Mobley.
Mobley, Cleveland's prize possession from the 2021 NBA Draft, rocketed into superstar conversations last season, winning Defensive Player of the Year and joining the All-NBA roster. He shot the most single-season three-pointers of his career, led the Cavs in blocks and was one of the most impactful two-way stars across the league.
His efforts helped lift Cleveland to the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and while the team fell apart in the second round to the Indiana Pacers, the young star had an impressive postseason run individually.