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Evan Mobley Wins 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

The Cleveland Cavaliers star secures the franchise's first DPOY honor, triggering a $45 million contract bonus.

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Apr 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Evan Mobley received 35 first-place votes and 285 total points to beat Dyson Daniels and Draymond Green for the award.
  • Mobley is the first Cleveland Cavaliers player to win Defensive Player of the Year and the fifth youngest in NBA history to do so.
  • His defensive impact included a career-high 1.59 blocks per game and anchoring a defense that allowed just 108.6 points per 100 possessions with him on the court.
  • The award activates a $45 million escalator in Mobley's rookie contract extension, increasing his salary cap share from 25% to 30%.
  • Cleveland finished the regular season with a 64-18 record, the best in the Eastern Conference, as Mobley solidified his status as a defensive cornerstone.