Cuttino Mobley facts for kids
Mobley in June 2017
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| Born | September 1, 1975 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rhode Island (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1998–2008 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–2004 | Houston Rockets |
| 2004–2005 | Orlando Magic |
| 2005 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2005–2008 | Los Angeles Clippers |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 11,964 (16.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,902 (3.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,015 (2.7 apg) |
Cuttino Rashawn Mobley (born September 1, 1975) is a former American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1998 to 2008. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams. There, he was named the best player in the Atlantic 10 Conference in 1998. The Houston Rockets picked Mobley in the 1998 NBA draft. He was also chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. After his NBA career, Mobley played in the 3x3 basketball league called Big3.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Cuttino Mobley, also known as "the Cat," grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Incarnation of Our Lord grade school. Later, he attended Cardinal Dougherty High School. In 1992, he moved to Maine Central Institute and finished high school there in 1993.
After high school, Mobley went to the University of Rhode Island. He played for the Rhode Island Rams basketball team from 1993 to 1998. In 1998, he helped his team reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. He earned a degree in communication studies from the university.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Houston Rockets (1998–2004)
The Houston Rockets chose Cuttino Mobley in the 1998 NBA draft. He was the 41st player picked overall. Mobley played as a shooting guard. He and Steve Francis became a strong scoring duo for the Rockets. Mobley played with the Rockets for six seasons.
Time with the Orlando Magic (2004)
In 2004, Mobley was traded to the Orlando Magic. He moved with Steve Francis and Kelvin Cato. In return, the Rockets received Tracy McGrady and other players. Mobley played only 23 games for the Magic.
Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2005)
Soon after, Mobley was traded again. He went to the Sacramento Kings along with Michael Bradley. In exchange, the Magic received Doug Christie. During the 2004–2005 season, Mobley was one of the best players in the league at making three-point shots.
With the Los Angeles Clippers (2005–2008)
On July 14, 2005, Mobley signed a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. He was known for his three-point shooting and his strong play close to the basket. Mobley, along with Sam Cassell and Elton Brand, helped the Clippers reach the 2006 NBA playoffs.
In November 2008, Mobley was traded to the New York Knicks. However, during his physical exam, the Knicks found out he had a heart condition. This condition was serious and could end his career.
Playing in the BIG3 League (2017–Present)
In 2017, Mobley joined the BIG3 league. This is a professional 3-on-3 basketball league for former NBA players. He became a co-captain for the team called Power.
At the end of the first BIG3 season in 2017, Mobley won the Best Dressed Award. In 2018, his team, Power, won the BIG3 championship. They were coached by the famous Nancy Lieberman.
In 2021, Mobley became the main captain of the Power team. He is still the team captain as of the 2022 BIG3 season.
Retirement from the NBA
On December 10, 2008, Cuttino Mobley announced his retirement from the NBA. He retired because of a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is the same serious heart illness that affected other basketball players like Reggie Lewis and Hank Gathers, who sadly passed away. Even though he retired as a Knick, Mobley never played a game for the New York team.
In 2010, the New York Knicks formally released Mobley. This allowed the team to get financial relief from the league.
Personal Life
Cuttino Mobley has family connections to other famous people. He is the cousin of former NFL linebacker John Mobley. He is also a fourth cousin of Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States.
In 2008, Mobley received the "Native Son" Award from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. This award honors people from Philadelphia who have achieved great things.
As of 2023, Mobley sometimes works as a sports analyst for Fox Sports.
Images for kids
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Mobley in June 2017
See also
In Spanish: Cuttino Mobley para niños
