Evan Mobley Crowned NBA Defensive Player of the Year for 2024-25 Season
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley has been named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Mobley, in his fourth NBA season, led the Cavaliers to the top seed in the Eastern Conference with impressive defensive stats, including a career-high in blocked shots. His achievement also triggers a significant contract escalator, impacting the team's salary cap.
Key Points
Evan Mobley was named the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Mobley ranked sixth in the NBA with 1.59 blocked shots per game.
He received 35 first-place votes and 285 total points from a panel of 100 voters.
Mobley's performance helped the Cleveland Cavaliers achieve the best record in the Eastern Conference.
His DPOY award triggers a contract escalator, increasing his salary and pushing the Cavaliers over the second apron for the next season.
