Cuttino, also known as the "Cat", attended Incarnation of Our Lord grade school in the Olney section of Philadelphia. After graduating from grade school, Mobley attended Cardinal Dougherty High School,[1] transferred to Maine Central Institute in 1992, and graduated in 1993.[2]
He was selected in the second round (41st overall) of the 1998 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. Mobley started at the shooting guard position, where he and Steve Francis formed one of the NBA's elite scoring backcourts. Mobley played with them for six seasons before getting traded in 2004.
Mobley signed a five-year US$42 million deal with the Clippers on July 14, 2005.[4] Besides being known for his three-point shooting, he also relied heavily on his post-up game. In addition, he also ran the Clutch City shootout contest in Houston during his Rockets years. Mobley, along with Sam Cassell and Elton Brand, led the Clippers to the 2006 NBA playoffs.
On January 28, 2005, Mobley's home was burglarized. Thieves stole $500,000 in cash, jewelry, and other items from Mobley's Bel-Air, California home.
On November 21, 2008, Mobley and Tim Thomas were traded to the New York Knicks for Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins.[5] Mobley averaged 13.9 points per game as a member of the Clippers. This deal was delayed, for during Mobley's physical, the Knicks discovered he had a heart condition. Because the Knicks initially made the deal for salary cap reasons, they decided to finalize the deal regardless.[6] However, on November 28, 2008, it was reported that the heart condition "may be career-ending."[7]
Power (2017–present)
In 2017, Mobley became the co-captain of Power in the BIG3; a 3-on-3 concept professional basketball league featuring former NBA players and prospects.[8]
At the end of the 2017 inaugural season Mobley received the Best Dressed Award.[9]
In 2021, after Corey Maggette's retirement, Mobley took over the role of team captain.[11]
As of the start of the BIG3 2022 season, Mobley is still a member of Power and is their current team captain.[12]
Retirement
On December 10, 2008, Mobley announced his retirement due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that was disclosed in a physical exam.[13] This is the same heart illness suffered by Reggie Lewis, who died in 1993, and Hank Gathers, who died in 1990. Although he retired as a Knick, Mobley did not play a game for the team before retiring.[14][15]
On April 5, 2010, the New York Knicks announced Mobley's formal release after the league approved their request for luxury tax relief.[16]
