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.

  • c10bbersaurus@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I think he can have the same trajectory as JJJ. Didn’t he enter around the same age? 19? They develop their defense first, and it takes 4 or 5 years for them to really round out into form.

    When JJJ was drafted, GMs said that he would be one of the best players in the draft in 5 years, but not in the first 3. He was young and still growing into his body.

    Incidentally, Bickerstaff was JJJ’s coach his first season.

    Guys like Mobley, JJJ, Ziaire Williams (Z doesn’t have near the same ceiling as the other 2, but he was also extremely young when drafted) need patience. Start judging Mobley heading into year 5. He’s already solid defensively. And get him to 240lbs. Basketball Reference still has him at 215.