Donovan Mitchell through 3 games: 33.3 PPG on .493/.423/.875 shooting

[RRR3]

Dominating without the Big Baguette clogging up the paint

[Xiao Yao You]

can't quit me

[D-Wait]

He's carrying the Cavs big time without Garland.

[ShawkFactory]

He's obviously a good scorer but those slash lines will not hold up. And I don't think that he makes teammates better.

Mobley has all but been iced out of the offense.

[Xiao Yao You]

Mitchell went the final 2:27 without a field goal attempt (aside from the last-second prayer when the buzzer sounded), as the scrappy Raptors cranked up the defensive intensity and swarmed Mitchell on every touch — a strategy that wouldn’t have been possible if Garland was available.

4 days ago (https://*********.com/rumor/1768454/) – via Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer (https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/10/donovan-mitchells-cleveland-cavaliers-debut-spoiled-by-toronto-raptors-in-108-105-opening-night-loss.html)




same ol' empty stats Donovon

[RRR3]

Xiao sprinting in to my thread to respond yikes. Can’t quit me!

[D-Wait]

He's obviously a good scorer but those slash lines will not hold up. And I don't think that he makes teammates better.

Mobley has all but been iced out of the offense.

Have you actually watched the Cavaliers' full games?
He was a superb playmaker in the first 2 games. Ok, only had 4 assists in the 3rd game, but 37 pts will do the job.

Mobley is not "iced out". When he got the ball, he made a lot of awkward offensive plays and has trouble scoring.
His offense is still a big work in progress.

[D-Wait]

same ol' empty stats Donovon

Yeah so bad. The Cavs only got 2 out of 3 wins largely because of Donovan, without Garland.

[ShawkFactory]

Have you actually watched the Cavaliers' full games?
He was a superb playmaker in these 3 games.
Mobley is not "iced out". When the got the ball, he made a lot of awkward offensive plays and has trouble scoring. His offense is still a big work in progress.

Not in full, no. I've had other games on and when they've played at the same time as the Hawks I pay little attention.

But I feel like Mobley is someone at this point that needs to get the ball in spots that are favorable for him, and when he does he can do damage. I don't really see that happening so much thus far.

When you win it's not such a big deal but there WILL be 6-19 shooting nights for Mitchell and I'm not sure he has enough overall to be a positive player in those times. Not really a knock, as there aren't too many guys that can still be a positive while shooting poorly.

It's an issue I've had with Mitchell for a while though. Maybe I'm wrong because like I said I haven't watched the full games. But to me it seems like he's playing really really well at the moment, but I'm not sure how long that will last and what things will look like when he comes back down to earth a bit.

[Xiao Yao You]

Not in full, no. I've had other games on and when they've played at the same time as the Hawks I pay little attention.

But I feel like Mobley is someone at this point that needs to get the ball in spots that are favorable for him, and when he does he can do damage. I don't really see that happening so much thus far.

When you win it's not such a big deal but there WILL be 6-19 shooting nights for Mitchell and I'm not sure he has enough overall to be a positive player in those times. Not really a knock, as there aren't too many guys that can still be a positive while shooting poorly.

It's an issue I've had with Mitchell for a while though. Maybe I'm wrong because like I said I haven't watched the full games. But to me it seems like he's playing really really well at the moment, but I'm not sure how long that will last and what things will look like when he comes back down to earth a bit.

defense is an even bigger issue

[RRR3]

Not in full, no. I've had other games on and when they've played at the same time as the Hawks I pay little attention.

But I feel like Mobley is someone at this point that needs to get the ball in spots that are favorable for him, and when he does he can do damage. I don't really see that happening so much thus far.

When you win it's not such a big deal but there WILL be 6-19 shooting nights for Mitchell and I'm not sure he has enough overall to be a positive player in those times. Not really a knock, as there aren't too many guys that can still be a positive while shooting poorly.

It's an issue I've had with Mitchell for a while though. Maybe I'm wrong because like I said I haven't watched the full games. But to me it seems like he's playing really really well at the moment, but I'm not sure how long that will last and what things will look like when he comes back down to earth a bit.
Mitchell’s only real problem on offense is IQ. If he played smarter and more under control he could perhaps be closer to someone like Lillard. As it is he’s still a highly impactful offensive player and impact numbers back it up.

[D-Wait]

Not in full, no. I've had other games on and when they've played at the same time as the Hawks I pay little attention.

But I feel like Mobley is someone at this point that needs to get the ball in spots that are favorable for him, and when he does he can do damage. I don't really see that happening so much thus far.

When you win it's not such a big deal but there WILL be 6-19 shooting nights for Mitchell and I'm not sure he has enough overall to be a positive player in those times. Not really a knock, as there aren't too many guys that can still be a positive while shooting poorly.

It's an issue I've had with Mitchell for a while though. Maybe I'm wrong because like I said I haven't watched the full games. But to me it seems like he's playing really really well at the moment, but I'm not sure how long that will last and what things will look like when he comes back down to earth a bit.

I agree about that one. But I feel that's on Bickerstaff not running good plays for Mobley. I don't get why they don't give him some mid-range looks. He needs to be featured like a Kevin Garnett/LMA to open up his offensive game. He definitely can hit that shot.

[Manny98]

MVP! Cavs looking scary this year

https://i.postimg.cc/qMCvq44Q/donovan-mitchell-joueur-de-basket.gif

[D-Wait]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OOU_BiY_hA&t=1s

Dropped another 41 points tonight! :rockon:

Cavs off to a 4-1 start this season. Without Garland in 4 of those games.

[FultzNationRISE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OOU_BiY_hA&t=1s

Dropped another 41 points tonight! :rockon:

Cavs off to a 4-1 start this season. Without Garland in 4 of those games.

To be fair, a lot of folks were suggesting theyd be BETTER with only one of those guys rather than both. It remains to be seen how well they fit together.

Mitchell’s obviously a good scorer, the issue historically is hes mainly a tunnel vision scorer who doesnt playmake as much as youd want a guy getting that many touches to do. Garland has looked to me like a similar player, so the chemistry between them will be somethin to watch for.

The thing with Mitchell is I dont think he’s the niftiest ball handler, so he cant run the point like a guard, but he also lacks the size to make plays from the post like a Luka or Jimmy Butler. He’s mainly a shoot or go to the rim guy, without much nuance beside that. Again, hes good at those things, so he can get his points. I just feel like hes a guy that when game plans start coming in during the playoffs, hes not that much for opponents to worry about. He might still get his points but hes not really gonna figure out how to beat you as the team’s quarterback.

[beau_boy04]

cant wait for donovan and garland to be on the floor together and dismantling 95% of the league.

[Manny98]

Mitchell is on another level right now...

[SATAN]

****ing beast! Cavs are the perfect team for him. He seems motivated and much less restricted without Toody.

[D-Wait]

Another 38 points and 12 assists tonight. Damn... :lebronamazed:

And most importantly, Cavs are now off to a 5-1 start.

[1987_Lakers]

Mitchell > Booker

[Proctor]

Almost as if the Jazz traded their franchise player away!

[RRR3]

Almost as if the Jazz traded their franchise player away!
Parfait Przybilla is pure cancer.

[AirBonner]

Mitchell thriving without the French douche nozzle

[Manny98]

A light 38/12 for the MVP

https://i.postimg.cc/8ctFJptJ/donovan-mitchell-joueur-de-basket.gif

[Paolo Banchero]

Mitchell always gave 100%.

[Xiao Yao You]

Mitchell always gave 100%.

were not including D I take it?

[Paolo Banchero]

were not including D I take it?

He is good defender. Not a bad one

[Xiao Yao You]

He is good defender. Not a bad one

he was bad. Can't imagine that changed over the summer

[Paolo Banchero]

he was bad. Can't imagine that changed over the summer

Not bad. not great. just good

[Xiao Yao You]

since when?

[Manny98]

he was bad. Can't imagine that changed over the summer

Cavs rank 4th defensively

Timberwolves rank 17th

[RRR3]

Cavs rank 4th defensively

Timberwolves rank 17th
This season has literally gone as bad as possible for him so far. Wolves looking mediocre and Toody being meh, Jazz playing great, Mitchell playing like a MVP and Cavs dominating. All his narratives are going up in smoke :oldlol:

[Xiao Yao You]

Cavs rank 4th defensively

Timberwolves rank 17th

and what does that have to do with Mitchell playing or not playing defense?

[Manny98]

This season has literally gone as bad as possible for him so far. Wolves looking mediocre and Toody being meh, Jazz playing great, Mitchell playing like a MVP and Cavs dominating. All his narratives are going up in smoke :oldlol:

Yep even Utah have a better defense than the Wolves

Tough year for the troll :oldlol:

[Paolo Banchero]

Donovan Mitchell this season:

32.2 PPG
7.3 APG
4.5 RPG
49.6% FG
45.5% 3PT
85.7% FT
63.7% TS
Cavs 5-1

[Sulico]

I was one of those who always thought that Rudy Gobert was best Jazz player.

I've seen enough to admit that I was VERY wrong.

[Manny98]

Donovan Mitchell this season:

32.2 PPG
7.3 APG
4.5 RPG
49.6% FG
45.5% 3PT
85.7% FT
63.7% TS
Cavs 5-1
:bowdown::bowdown:

[Meticode]

Cavaliers are one of only two teams that are Top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

[WhiteKyrie]

Yeah so bad. The Cavs only got 2 out of 3 wins largely because of Donovan, without Garland.

Such a hater this guy you’re responding to … he was clearly the Jazz’s best player.

[Xiao Yao You]

Such a hater this guy you’re responding to … he was clearly the Jazz’s best player.

and yet with Gobert off the floor they were never good. Strange how that worked

[GrayGoat]

Why do gobert fans always blame his teammates? Maybe he doesn’t raise his teammates ceilings like Mitchell does

[Xiao Yao You]

Why do gobert fans always blame his teammates? Maybe he doesn’t raise his teammates ceilings like Mitchell does

their ceiling without Gobert was lottery team