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[Official] Evan Mobley as a Cleveland Cavaliers thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TimDuncanDonaut, Oct 29, 2021.

  1. JW86

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    If only he didn’t have that attitude towards us I always would’ve taken him. Has nothing to do with Green either.
     
  2. TheRealist137

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    I know Mobley is a good player, it's just not someone I lose sleep not drafting. He's not a major difference maker, he's a high level role player at best. I would rather take my chances on a potential star than drafting a high level role player, even if that chance ends up busting.
     
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    His reaction time is slow.... right now lacks elite physicality, both shot release and reaction are slow.

    Horford is old so he will have his way but major deficiencies.
     
  4. MystikArkitect

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    I want a Jalen Green alternative this summer more than anything. There's a low chance he ever becomes a consistent star level player.

    I'd still take him over Evan Mobley.
     
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    https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/5/22/24162049/best-nba-players-25-and-under-rankings
     
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  8. TimDuncanDonaut

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    Just because there's precedence, doesn't make it any less frowned upon.

    Secondly, one is a 3rd pick and the other picked at 55th of the second round; not exactly apples and oranges.
     
  9. Verbal Christ

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    So glad we "missed out" on Evan "Dad Can I Play Here" Mobley.
     
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  12. peleincubus

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    Sengun for Mobley??
     
  13. roslolian

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    Its gotta be a max extension with the way they have glazed him up.
     
  14. roslolian

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    Bruh :rolleyes:
     
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  15. peleincubus

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    I’m just trying to give Ime the team he wants.
     
  16. roslolian

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    Jabari already fulfills what Ime wants at the PF slot. Mobley cant provide what Ime wants at the C slot.
     
  17. KingCheetah

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    We'd probably have to give up some draft picks as well to get an elite dork like Mobley.
     
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  18. peleincubus

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    so Jabari and Mobley would not work you don’t think?
     
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    I still think Jabari is going to be the GOTO PLAYER we saw at Auburn. Outside, inside game and a plus defender on both sides of the ball.

    The problem is going to be who do you pair him with? They can not pay every body
     
  20. leebigez

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    He just shot alot with a poor %. He's getting better, but his lack of aggression and handle bother me some. He's probably better suited playing like Porter Jr at the 3 vs trying to get bigger. He's a average athlete too
     

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