Evan Mobley, a 23-year-old forward-center for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been awarded the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Cavalier to receive this honor. His performance this season, averaging 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game, has been pivotal to the team's dominance in the Eastern Conference. Mobley's accolade triggered a significant contract extension, increasing his total earnings to approximately $269 million, or 87.2 billion Taiwanese dollars.