Evan Mobley wants to stay with Cavs, not be in Giannis trade. Opinion
The Cleveland Cavaliers have backed Evan Mobley throughout the NBA playoffs, and he returned the favor with a stellar Game 4 vs. the Detroit Pistons.
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen rushed to Evan Mobley’s defense after the Cavaliers laid back-to-back eggs in Detroit to start the Eastern Conference semifinals in a 2-0 hole against the Pistons . A 7-foot forward with All-Star, All-NBA Second Team and Defensive Player of the Year credentials from last year, Mobley had nine points and just one rebound — one! — in the Cavs ’ Game 2 loss at Little Caesars Arena.
Still, Mitchell and Allen pointed out Mobley did the necessary dirty work to keep the Pistons off the glass, clearing the way for other Cavs players to collect rebounds. To add context, Allen was asked about Mobley, and Allen answered. Then Mitchell interjected to back Mobley as well.
What Mitchell and Allen didn’t say while they went to bat for Mobley is they want him to feel supported. It’s because the Cavs need Mobley to be confident and assertive instead of hesitant and passive. Four days after Mitchell and Allen vouched for him, Mobley became a microcosm of the Cavs’ home-road playoff discrepancy.
He flirted with rare five-by-five production on Monday, May 11, helping the Cavs prevail 112-103 in a pivotal Game 4 at Rocket Arena. The best-of-seven second-round playoff series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 set for 8 p. m.
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