And then he watched it again. And again. And again.

Four times in all. Start to finish. Frame by frame. Noticing a different detail each time. Admiring what he considers a signature highlight in his burgeoning reel.

“One of my favorites,” Mobley said following Cleveland’s 126-99 win over the Joel Embiid-less 76ers. “I haven’t got that high in years.”

Early in the third quarter, the skilled 7-footer caught the ball near the top of the arc while being pestered by Martin. Mobley used a slick dribble, accelerated to his left, took a slight bump and attacked the paint.

Martin on his right hip. Andre Drummond waiting near the restricted circle. Mobley palmed the ball with his left hand — easier for him to control than his right, he said afterward — and rose toward the rim, elevating higher and higher before throwing down a slam that caused Cleveland’s bench to spill onto the court, with each teammate holding their head.

“I didn’t even know if I made it or not,” Mobley said. “I was just driving hard, seeing he was pulling over, so had to make an athletic play. Took my step off of the right foot and dunked it. I don’t know what happened after that. I just blacked out.”

Is blacking out a normal occurrence?

“Not usually,” Mobley admitted. “But that one … I don’t know.”

It’s understandable to be at a loss for words after a play like that, one that had everyone in the organization talking and social media buzzing.

“That was like Dr. J,” said first-year Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson, paying homage to Sixers legend Julius Erving, one of the best in-game dunkers of all-time. “He took it with one, left hand. It was like Nerf basketball. He’s just a talented, talented dude.”

The 23-year-old Mobley, in the midst of a career year and playing with an unbridled aggressiveness, nodded in approval upon hearing Atkinson’s Dr. J reference.

“I can see it,” Mobley said. “Look at the extension gripping the ball. Yeah, that dunk felt good.”

The latest poster was the moment during another Mobley classic, as he finished with 22 points on 10 of 14 shooting to go with 13 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in 30 dominant minutes. It was also a portrait of his ascension.

“I’m learning how talented he is,” Atkinson boasted. “It’s going to be interesting to see where this goes, where he evolves, because he’s got even more room for growth.”

That’s probably terrifying for opponents to hear. But an exciting proposition for the Cavaliers, who became the first team to reach the 25-win plateau while also improving their home record to 16-1 and winning their seventh game of the season by at least 20 points.

One third of the way through the season, Cleveland has become the NBA’s most dominant force. Mobley’s rise is a primary reason. He’s averaging 18.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists — all while being one of the league’s most impactful defenders, with metrics that put him alongside four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, Oklahoma City pest Alex Caruso and DPOY frontrunner Victor Wembanyama.

“If he’s not an All-Star, I don’t know what to say,” Ty Jerome explained while also supporting Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen — the three other players Cleveland is urging fans to vote for ahead of the February showcase in San Francisco.

“We’re not this team, who we are, without him,” Mitchell added when asked about Mobley. “The dunk was amazing, but like on the offensive end, him handling the ball, setting inverted screens, different things, playing in the pocket, playing out of the post, being able to play in the half roll, he’s doing it all for us. I think it’s a no brainer that he’s an All-Star. I think it’s a no-brainer that D.G. is also there as well. You look at the way that we’re playing, I’ve been an All Star, D.G.’s been an All-Star, but there’s no way on earth Evan Mobley’s not in San Francisco.”

That’s still to be determined.

Fan voting opened a few days ago and runs through Jan. 20. Then there’s the player vote that accounts for 25% and media members who make up the final chunk.

One thing’s for certain: Mobley’s thunderous slam against Philadelphia will be part of the campaign.

It’s a highlight that will be replayed everywhere, numerous times, for days, maybe even weeks. Just like it was in the jovial locker room late Saturday night.