Discussion of Evan Mobley's development was a primary factor during Kenny Atkinson interviews
Sources say Mobley, one of the franchise pillars, was a primary talking point during Atkinson’s many interviews with Cleveland’s brain trust — either over the phone, via Zoom or in person. Atkinson laid out a detailed plan for Mobley’s development and offensive usage, some of which Atkinson revealed Monday afternoon, saying that Mobley could perhaps one day become a top 5 player.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Why Cavs, Kenny Atkinson are the right fit for one another cleveland.com/cavs/2024/07/w… – 10:31 PM
Why Cavs, Kenny Atkinson are the right fit for one another cleveland.com/cavs/2024/07/w… – 10:31 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
A few years ago, #Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson nearly took the Hornets job before realizing it wasn’t the right fit. Flash forward to now. After getting a “doctorate in basketball,” he got the job he wanted. The right fit for both
“It’s the next challenge”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/07/w… – 8:45 PM
A few years ago, #Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson nearly took the Hornets job before realizing it wasn’t the right fit. Flash forward to now. After getting a “doctorate in basketball,” he got the job he wanted. The right fit for both
“It’s the next challenge”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/07/w… – 8:45 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland: ‘Huge fan…can’t tell you how many times he destroyed us in Brooklyn…I love both of them (Donovan & Darius) together quite honestly…’ – 1:19 PM
Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland: ‘Huge fan…can’t tell you how many times he destroyed us in Brooklyn…I love both of them (Donovan & Darius) together quite honestly…’ – 1:19 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
“All roads led back to Kenny.”
– Koby Altman introducing Kenny Atkinson
‘Modern’ ‘innovative’ ‘the right fit for this group’ ‘loved his background – 1:11 PM
“All roads led back to Kenny.”
– Koby Altman introducing Kenny Atkinson
‘Modern’ ‘innovative’ ‘the right fit for this group’ ‘loved his background – 1:11 PM
More on this storyline
Cleveland continues to be mentioned by league personnel as a possible alternative for Ingram, but there’s no straightforward path to making such a deal work with the Cavaliers. While Cleveland holds interest in Ingram and values his skillset, sources said, Cavs personnel have maintained a reluctance to breaking up the team’s core of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, as NBA figures continue preparing for Mitchell to sign a lucrative extension. Without parting with Allen, who’s long been on New Orleans’ radar, it’s difficult to find a path to bring Ingram to Northeast Ohio. (Another center the Pelicans had been eyeing, Nets big man Nic Claxton, is now committed to four more years at $100 million in Brooklyn.) Cleveland doesn’t want to part with Garland, either, sources said, even if his representation at Klutch Sports attempts to push his own trade. -via Yahoo! Sports / June 28, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Cavaliers are especially eager for Atkinson’s player development program to impact young 7-footer Evan Mobley, sources said. Atkinson has a strong history with Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert from their time together with the Nets. -via Twitter @wojespn / June 24, 2024
The names that come to mind are potentially Evan Mobley, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Nic Claxton,” Perth Wildcats general manager Danny Mills told HoopsHype. “They’re guys that can affect the game defensively because of their instincts and physical tools. Offensively, they’re evolving. Sarr is super talented and versatile on the offensive end. He’s got a really high floor, and his ceiling, if he hits it, is extremely high.” “If everything went right for Sarr over the course of his career, 100 percent he can be an All-Star,” Mills replied. “There’s no doubt in my mind. What’s the expected outcome? That’s up to him and his development over the next three to five years. For a 19-year-old that’s 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan and moves like a gazelle up and down the floor, can switch out and guard anyone on the perimeter, the ceiling for that is an elite NBA player.” -via HoopsHype / June 15, 2024