Evan Mobley’s journey isn’t just about slam dunks and blocked shots — it’s about building an empire. With a multi-million dollar NBA contract and endorsement deals with giants like Adidas and Chipotle,

Cleveland Cavaliers forward-center Evan Mobley is the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Evan Mobley became the first player in Cavs history to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and the fifth youngest in league history.