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Donovan Mitchell On ‘The Decision’: “I Wanted Him To Go To Miami At That Point, I Wanted Him To Get A Ring.”

Nico Martinez
Jun 28, 2020
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LeBron James has made a lot of controversial moves over the past few years, but none more than “The Decision.”

His choice (which he announced on live television) to join a superteam in Miami was hated by fans during that time, who felt like he betrayed his team to take the easy way out and play with other stars.

But for Donovan Mitchell, who was just 13 at the time, recalls being quite happy for The King.

β€œIt was cool,” Mitchell said to The Salt Lake Tribune. β€œI was outside, so it was cool being there. I wanted him to go to Miami at that point, I wanted him to get a ring. I remember there were a lot of upset people there. There were a lot of Knicks fans, Greenwich being so close to New York and all. But it was definitely cool.”

.@spidadmitchell was among those who witnessed @KingJames announce his decision to join the @MiamiHEAT in person 10 years ago πŸ‘€ pic.twitter.com/esIQzZSwGB

— ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2020

Of course, Donovan didn’t know back then that he would end up playing with Bron years later. And, today, the player empowerment movement is stronger than ever.

Unfortunately, though, “The Decision” is a moment that still hasn’t been forgotten by the NBA community. And folks like Mitchell, who actually supported LeBron though it, aren’t very common nowadays. James is still working to win over the hearts of the people today.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management.Β Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media.Β 
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