Move to center boosts Evan Mobley's offensive game
Corey Robinson looks at Evan Mobley's recent move to center in Jarrett Allen's absence and explains why Mobley has seen an uptick in several offensive categories since the position change.
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COREY ROBINSON: The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without starting center Jarrett Allen for four games due to a right eye injury. While this has led to Lamar Stevens moving into the starting lineup, it has also shifted Evan Mobley from power forward to center. The second-year talent has spent less time on the perimeter with this change, attempting one 3-pointer in four games, but it has positively impacted Mobley's offensive production overall.
In his last four games, Mobley's averaging 19.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 36.2 minutes, shooting 54.7% from the field and 63.3% from the foul line. That production has been good for sixth-round value in nine-cat formats over the last week, just a few spots lower than Mobley's season-long value.
While the eventual return of Allen will impact Mobley's scoring opportunities, his fantasy value will remain consistent.