On 25 , the NBA officially announced that Evan Mobley, the core inside player of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was elected the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season . This is not only the most important personal honor in Mobley's career, but also created a new record in the history of the Cavaliers - he became the first player in the team's history to win the award .

Mobley's performance is well-deserved. In this season's regular season, he is the only player in the league to complete 1,000 points, 600 rebounds, 60 steals and 100 blocks , showing his comprehensiveness and dominance on the defensive end. Not only that, he has been elected "Defensive Player of the Month" twice , and is one of the most stable defensive barriers in the league.

It is worth mentioning that Mobley was only 23 years and 299 days old at the end of the regular season this season, becoming the fifth youngest DPOY winner in NBA history . The young winners before him were: Dwight Howard , Jaren Jackson Jr. , Elvin Robertson and Kawhi Leonard . Being able to rank among such top defensive elites shows that Mobley's position on the defensive end of the league is rising rapidly.

As the third pick in the first round of the 2021 draft, Mobley has attracted much attention for his excellent defensive awareness and basket coverage ability since he entered the league. This season, he plays a mainstay role in the Cavaliers' defensive system. He can not only provide assists and blocks at the basket, but also switch out to defend small players, showing strong lateral movement ability and defensive diversity.

In addition, Mobley's defensive value is reflected beyond the statistics. His presence has greatly improved the Cavaliers' overall defensive efficiency and is an important cornerstone for the Cavaliers to become a strong team in the Eastern Conference. His growth and maturity have also laid a solid foundation for the team's competitiveness in the next few years.

At a time when the league emphasizes offensive efficiency, Mobley has proved with a stable and efficient defensive performance throughout the season that defense is still an indispensable foundation for a championship team. This DPOY trophy not only belongs to him personally, but also to the Cavaliers team that adheres to the concept of " defense-based team " .

With the accumulation of personal honors, Mobley is gradually transforming from a talented rising star to a true superstar. In the next few years, he will undoubtedly be a frequent visitor to the DPOY award and is very likely to become the flagship figure of the Cavaliers' new era.