Donovan Mitchell Says He Has Never Played With Dynamic Bigs Like Evan Mobley And Jarrett Allen

Donovan Mitchell is enjoying a career-best year in assists and he attributes that to playing with dynamic bigs like Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

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Donovan Mitchell has been a revelation on the Cleveland Cavaliers as the team is enjoying a stellar start to their season. After making a massive offseason trade for Mitchell, the Cavs’ young core of Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley are really clicking together.

Garland spent some games out with an injury, prompting Mitchell to take a heavy load through the last few games. As a result, Mitchell is averaging career-highs in points, assists, and steals. The assists are crucial to the Cavs’ offense, considering they have 2 bigs in Allen and Mobley that need to be fed the ball, something Mitchell has been doing effortlessly. He has credited that success to the dynamic abilities of Allen and Mobley.

While many have taken this to be a shot at Rudy Gobert, Mitchell is simply stating a fact. Gobert is going to be in the conversation of the greatest defensive centers of all time, but nobody will hold him in high regard offensively. Allen and Mobley are mobile and younger, being able to provide more movement for Mitchell to find the right passes.


Are The Cleveland Cavaliers Contenders?

The form with which Cleveland has started the season would convince many of their elite status this season. They have had a lot of success without their All-Star point guard, Darius Garland, mainly due to Donovan Mitchell’s versatility as a combo guard.

Mobley still has a lot of developing to do, but he’s already proving to people why he was touted as an All-Defense caliber talent coming out of the Draft.  His willingness to grow offensively is remarkable and will make him a 2-way nightmare on the court.

J.B. Bickerstaff has this squad playing fantastic team ball, with the supporting pieces playing their role perfectly, with Kevin Love in contention for Sixth Man of the Year for being a tremendous veteran off the bench. This team has all the ingredients for success. They might not need a year of marination and push towards the final product from this season onwards and bring a new era of success to the Cavs. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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