On April 24, 2025, the NBA surprised the entire basketball community by announcing the winner of the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award. Although Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was the favourite to win, Cleveland Cavaliers standout forward Evan Mobley claimed the award.
The NBA named Mobley the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-2025 season. This accolade marked a historic achievement for both Mobley and the franchise, as he became the first player in the team’s history to receive this prestigious recognition.
Mobley’s defensive prowess throughout the season was instrumental in the team’s success. In addition to this prestigious award, Mobley was also granted a salary boost. This reflected the franchise’s deep appreciation for his extraordinary contributions and leadership.
On top of clinching the #1 seed and winning DPOY, Evan Mobley's salary increased from 25% of the team's cap to 30%.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 25, 2025
That means he will earn an additional $45,000,000 over the next 5 years. He will make $269,000,000 in total. Pretty remarkable stuff for the 23-year-old 👏 pic.twitter.com/r7uOEXEvBa
Mobley’s salary has risen from 25% to 30% of the team’s total salary cap. This adjustment translates to an astounding additional $45 million over the next five years. Consequently, his total earnings are projected to reach an impressive $269 million. Such a remarkable accomplishment at just 23 years old deserves to be celebrated.
Evan Mobley’s Performance In Game 2 Against The Miami Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved an impressive 121-100 victory against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. They recently played Game 2 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, where Evan Mobley delivered a stellar performance, scoring 20 points, with 1 assist and 6 rebounds.
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Star player Donovan Mitchell also made a significant contribution by scoring 30 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds. Darius Garland had a major impact as well, contributing 21 points, 9 assists, and 2 rebounds. These strong efforts helped the Cavaliers secure a 121-112 win over the Heat, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series. The Cavaliers will play Game 3 at the Kaseya Center.
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