Evan Mobley - USC

[MemphisX]

if I am the Dubs and picking 4th I'd take Mobley without thinking twice, he can play the 4 next to Wiseman if we want to go big no problem, he can play a traditional set at the 5 next to Dray no problem, and is skilled enough to play pivot in a 'small' ball lineup with a Paschall/Dray front court -- his versatility is uncanny as a big, that's what makes him special.

Ha, I was thinking the same for the Grizzlies with Jaren. Two skilled 7 footers just reek havoc on teams that struggle to even find one.

[No-Man]

Highest ceiling in the class? Sooooo much to work with and still soooooo far to go.

Nah, no way, probably 4th highest absolute ceiling (Cade, Suggs, Keon ahead)

[No-Man]

I just don’t see what his weakness is.

His base, might get pushed around a bit till the weight gets put on and I need him to be more active off ball defensively. At this level specifically there should be nothing in the paint if Evan is located anywhere from baseline to free throw line. Shot block discipline is also a must and he'll need to do his early work for boards until he puts some size on.

Was thinking about this exact thing last night lol.

self creation is def a weakness, offensive output etc, he is just not a scorer, and even though it looks plastic I don't think he has that many moves, and obviously the jumper is not there yet

I don't worry much about anything of the stuff you have remarked above btw

[Revenged25]

not including Zion but yes, obviously not better than Zion.

I mean Zion did/does have injury concerns which taking those into consideration could drop him low enough even be considered a worse prospect than KAT.

I mean honestly Greg Oden was an amazing prospect, if not for injury concerns that manifested and derailed his career.

[clyde21]

i'm not worried about Zion injury concerns and that doesn't factor into my analysis at all for him...people concern themselves with injuries too much until it actually happens worry about it

[ThunderBolt]

His handles for a big are so good.

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[Marcus]

Off his first three touches in the UConn alone. No way you can't fall in love with the possibilities

[clyde21]

His handles for a big are so good.

Read on Twitter

bruv is a ridiculous.

[MemphisX]

If USC could make shots off his passes, they would be winning.

[Marcus]

If USC could make shots off his passes, they would be winning.

Best part of his game right now. Scary

[Kaner]

Man I really want the Cavs to draft him...he's a perfect compliment to our other young talent

[babyjax13]

Very quickly coming around to Mobley, he's pretty fantastic. Not sure I have a good feel for his upside yet.

[Marcus]

Very quickly coming around to Mobley, he's pretty fantastic. Not sure I have a good feel for his upside yet.

There's a lot. Plenty of room for improvement in a lot of areas. Obviously adding weight is a game changer. Good IQ and skillset base to build off of while the rest comes around. Peak Mobes might be in the convo for one of the top 5ers in the league at some point.

[Catchall]

Superstar potential, talent to become the new model in the Antony Davis/Kevin Garnett archetype

I see more of the Jaren Jackson Jr. archetype once he gains another 20+ lbs, but I get that he's more mobile and a better passer than JJJ. It also looks like he can do more in isolation than JJJ.

[Catchall]

I just don’t see what his weakness is.

He's skinny. He needs some strength and a bit of bulk to get where he wants to go in the NBA.

[clyde21]

Superstar potential, talent to become the new model in the Antony Davis/Kevin Garnett archetype

I see more of the Jaren Jackson Jr. archetype once he gains another 20+ lbs, but I get that he's more mobile and a better passer than JJJ. It also looks like he can do more in isolation than JJJ.

Jackson Jr better shot blocker, but Mobley is better almost everywhere else

[Sea2003]

lol I think it's safe to say I was wrong about Mobley. Looking back at it, I think I was too critical about his lack of strength and passive nature. He's been essentially perfect in every aspect of the game for USC so far. His footwork, IQ, discipline, and offensive versatility have all been very impressive thus far.

But on a side note, the amount of talent we have seen thus far has been absurd. I can't remember the last time I've seen 6 five star prospects look like they belong in the top 3 without a question(Cade, Boston, Green, Kuminga, Mobley, Suggs).

[EvanZ]

Superstar potential, talent to become the new model in the Antony Davis/Kevin Garnett archetype

I see more of the Jaren Jackson Jr. archetype once he gains another 20+ lbs, but I get that he's more mobile and a better passer than JJJ. It also looks like he can do more in isolation than JJJ.

Jackson Jr better shot blocker, but Mobley is better almost everywhere else

JJJ is obviously also a better shooter and driver. Not really close right now.

[clyde21]

I see more of the Jaren Jackson Jr. archetype once he gains another 20+ lbs, but I get that he's more mobile and a better passer than JJJ. It also looks like he can do more in isolation than JJJ.

Jackson Jr better shot blocker, but Mobley is better almost everywhere else

JJJ is obviously also a better shooter and driver. Not really close right now.

lmao

[tundraknight]

if I am the Dubs and picking 4th I'd take Mobley without thinking twice, he can play the 4 next to Wiseman if we want to go big no problem, he can play a traditional set at the 5 next to Dray no problem, and is skilled enough to play pivot in a 'small' ball lineup with a Paschall/Dray front court -- his versatility is uncanny as a big, that's what makes him special.

Ha, I was thinking the same for the Grizzlies with Jaren. Two skilled 7 footers just reek havoc on teams that struggle to even find one.

A team with with a Triple Core of Ja Morant, Evan Mobley, and JJJ would be so fun to watch.