NBA Mock Draft 2021: Updated mock draft after combine and key deadline

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NBA Draft Evan Mobley USC Trojans (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. Evan Mobley . 3. 156. Scouting Report. Center. USC. player

Cleveland once again finds themselves in the lottery and I don’t believe they will take Suggs because of the abundance of young guard talent they already have. Drafting Collin Sexton, Darius Garland, and Isaac Okoro all in the top 10 the past three seasons. Taking Mobley here would add a solid young big man to the Cav’s young core.

Mobley is an outstanding shot-blocker averaging three blocks a game last year at USC. He has amazing pick-and-roll potential, as he can score as a roller and knock down a jumper off the pop. He is also a very smart player that rarely commits fouls or turnovers. Mobley is not a reliable shooter and will need to add strength to his frame to become an all-star level player.

Cleveland has the potential for an ideal starting five with Collin Sexton, Darius Garland, Dylan Windler, Jarrett Allen, and Mobley. This would allow the Cleveland young core to mature and get better as a unit which could be scary for some teams in the eastern conference.

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