Similar to Ayton and Wiseman (who are drafted high just to be placed in a role player position)
Fans expect Mobley to improve to the “next level or he’s a bust”.
Pretty sure Mobley will just average 10 FGAs due to his chucking guards and while fans questioning why he’s averaging just 13/8/2.
He’s a defensive talent, but fans expect him to be like a dominant big of some sort to help the Cavs.
Luckily, there is no pressure on a small market team.
I mean, he hasn’t quite looked like the Tim Duncan comps he was getting after his rookie year, but even if his offensive game never fully develops he’ll be a perennial DPOY candidate. If your potential outcomes are somewhere between “high-level starter on a playoff team” and “superstar,” you’re nowhere near bust territory lol
But people/media expects him to make a leap this year which is not happening. Like he’s the keys to Cavs playoff run on 8 shots.