Cuttino Mobley is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 11 seasons. He was born on September 1, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Rhode Island, where he played college basketball.
Mobley was selected in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. He played for the Rockets for four seasons, from 1998 to 2002, and was known for his scoring ability and his three-point shooting. In his second season with the Rockets, he averaged 19.5 points per game and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
In 2002, Mobley was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he played for one season before being traded again, this time to the Sacramento Kings. He played for the Kings for two seasons, from 2003 to 2005, and was a key player on the team that reached the Western Conference Finals in 2003.
In 2005, Mobley signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he played for four seasons. He was a starter on the team that reached the second round of the playoffs in 2006, and he was known for his clutch shooting and his leadership on the court.
Mobley's career was cut short by a heart condition that was discovered during a physical examination in 2008. He retired from the NBA in 2009 at the age of 33.
Throughout his career, Mobley was known for his scoring ability, his three-point shooting, and his leadership on the court. He was a two-time NBA All-Star, in 2001 and 2004, and he finished his career with averages of 16.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
Off the court, Mobley has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including the Cuttino Mobley Foundation, which provides support to underprivileged children and families in the Philadelphia area. He has also been involved in business ventures, including real estate development and the ownership of a professional basketball team in the Dominican Republic.
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