Quiet. Focused. Even-keeled. All adjectives that describe his demeanor. Also, all adjectives that point to him being poised to thrive in the environment of seven-game playoff series.
because of his versatility. He can guard any spot on the court the Cavs need him to. He’s got a remarkable combination of basketball IQ, length, agility, speed, versatility and instincts, that translates to switchability -- a trait that teams can’t get enough of in the NBA. He’s also mastered using his size, recording 119 blocks this season, sixth-best in the NBA.
“He is one of the most impactful defensive players that’s not limited to a single thing,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a few weeks ago. “He’s not just an elite, one-on-one defender. He’s not just an elite pick-and-roll defender. He’s not just an elite rim protector. He has the versatility to guard every position. He’s been that for a team that’s been the number one defense for a majority of the year. Night by night his matchup changes, but his responsibilities don’t.
Of course all of those physical abilities and gifts will be a key for the 21 year old over the next few weeks. Those are all traits that can help swing a playoff game -- best-case scenario, a playoff series.Mobley’s even-keeled-ness doesn’t always make for the most riveting postgame interview. But it has the chance to be the postseason X-factor for a young player who has never experienced these stakes before.
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