Cuttino Mobley facts for kids
Mobley in 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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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 an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1998 to 2008. Mobley also played college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams. In 1998, he was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. The Houston Rockets picked him in the 1998 NBA draft. He was also part of the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. After his NBA career, Mobley played 3x3 basketball in the Big3 league.
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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. After that, he attended Cardinal Dougherty High School. In 1992, he moved to Maine Central Institute and finished high school there in 1993.
Mobley then went to the University of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998. He took a "redshirt" year, meaning he practiced with the team but did not play in games for one season. While at Rhode Island, he helped his team, the Rams, reach the Elite Eight in the 1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. He earned a degree in communication studies.
Playing in the NBA
Houston Rockets (1998–2004)
The Houston Rockets drafted Cuttino Mobley in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft. He was the 41st player chosen overall. Mobley played as a shooting guard. He and Steve Francis formed a strong scoring duo for the Rockets. Mobley played for the Rockets for six seasons.
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.
Sacramento Kings (2005)
Mobley was soon traded again, this time to the Sacramento Kings. He joined the Kings along with Michael Bradley. They were traded for Doug Christie. During the 2004–2005 season, Mobley was one of the best three-point shooters in the league.
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 excellent three-point shooting. He also used a "post-up" game, where he would get close to the basket to score. Mobley, along with teammates Sam Cassell and Elton Brand, helped the Clippers reach the 2006 NBA playoffs.
In 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
Power Team (2017–Present)
In 2017, Cuttino Mobley became a co-captain for the team called Power in the BIG3 league. The BIG3 is a professional 3-on-3 basketball league. It features many former NBA players.
At the end of the first BIG3 season in 2017, Mobley won the "Best Dressed Award." In 2018, coached by Nancy Lieberman, Mobley and his Power team became the BIG3 champions. They won by defeating the team called 3's Company.
In 2021, Mobley became the main team captain after Corey Maggette retired. As of July 2025, Mobley is still a member and captain of the Power team.
Retirement from NBA
On December 10, 2008, Cuttino Mobley announced his retirement from the NBA. This was because of a serious heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This condition was found during his physical exam with the New York Knicks. Even though he retired as a Knick, he never played a game for the team.
On April 5, 2010, the New York Knicks officially released Mobley. This allowed the team to get financial relief from the league.
Personal Life and Achievements
Cuttino Mobley is related to other notable people. He is the cousin of former NFL linebacker John Mobley. He is also a distant cousin of Michelle Obama.
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.
NBA Career Stats
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1998–99 | Houston | 49 | 37 | 29.7 | .425 | .358 | .818 | 2.3 | 2.5 | .9 | .5 | 9.9 |
| 1999–00 | Houston | 81 | 8 | 30.8 | .430 | .356 | .847 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .4 | 15.8 |
| 2000–01 | Houston | 79 | 49 | 38.0 | .434 | .357 | .831 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | .3 | 19.5 |
| 2001–02 | Houston | 74 | 74 | 42.1 | .438 | .395 | .850 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1.5 | .5 | 21.7 |
| 2002–03 | Houston | 73 | 73 | 41.7 | .434 | .352 | .858 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .5 | 17.5 |
| 2003–04 | Houston | 80 | 80 | 40.4 | .426 | .390 | .811 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 1.3 | .4 | 15.8 |
| 2004–05 | Orlando | 23 | 21 | 31.6 | .432 | .464 | .797 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .4 | 16.0 |
| 2004–05 | Sacramento | 43 | 43 | 38.7 | .440 | .424 | .831 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .5 | 17.8 |
| 2005–06 | L.A. Clippers | 79 | 74 | 37.7 | .426 | .339 | .839 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .5 | 14.8 |
| 2006–07 | L.A. Clippers | 78 | 73 | 36.4 | .440 | .411 | .837 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .3 | 13.8 |
| 2007–08 | L.A. Clippers | 77 | 38 | 35.1 | .433 | .349 | .819 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .4 | 12.8 |
| 2008–09 | L.A. Clippers | 11 | 11 | 33.2 | .432 | .343 | .722 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | .2 | 13.7 |
| Career | 747 | 581 | 37.0 | .433 | .378 | .835 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .4 | 16.0 | |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1999 | Houston | 4 | 4 | 23.5 | .467 | .571 | .909 | 1.0 | 2.8 | .5 | .0 | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Houston | 5 | 5 | 42.0 | .387 | .286 | .800 | 4.8 | 2.8 | .6 | .6 | 14.4 |
| 2005 | Sacramento | 5 | 5 | 31.8 | .443 | .280 | .714 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .4 | 14.8 |
| 2006 | L.A. Clippers | 12 | 12 | 39.4 | .427 | .367 | .897 | 4.8 | 2.0 | .7 | .3 | 13.3 |
| Career | 26 | 26 | 36.0 | .422 | .337 | .860 | 3.8 | 2.2 | .7 | .3 | 12.8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Cuttino Mobley para niños
