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It is no exaggeration to describe Thomas Mobley as a
physical phenomenon. Combing unusual strength with almost
superhuman athletic ability, Mobley's talent makes him a match-up
that no defender wants to face. While it is hard not to focus
exclusively on Mobley's incredible leaping ability and lightning
quickness, doing so gives only a very limited picture of this
remarkably well rounded and skillful player.
Mobley dunks the ball so spectacularly and so dramatically that
defenses routinely invest half of their personnel and most of their
energy trying to keep him from the rim. Unfortunately for
them, Mobley can't be kept from the rim. Worse still, through
an intense work ethic, Mobley has developed a hugely accurate three
point shot, with which he consistently punishes defenses that bias
towards preventing his penetration.
Although he shoots with enormous elevation and from deep range, as
a college senior shooting better than 45%, Mobley was among the
entire nation's leaders for three point field goal percentage.
If you ever find yourself matched up against Mobley, don't be too
hard on yourself. He has so many weapons you really can't
expect to stop them all. Most importantly, if you see Mobley
slashing through the lane, do not jump!
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