CONCERN: Is Donovan Mitchell Doing TOO MUCH For Cleveland Cavaliers? | Jarrett Allen’s Playing Time?
Cleveland Cavaliers surge to 9-5 behind Donovan Mitchell’s MVP-caliber start—can they reach their championship ceiling with current challenges? Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan) breaks down Mitchell’s explosive scoring and efficiency, Evan Mobley’s evolving role, and the emergence of young contributors like Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter Jr. amidst early-season injuries.
Key discussion points include Mobley’s shooting consistency, Jarrett Allen’s reduced late-game minutes, and how Kenny Atkinson’s rotation could impact playoff readiness. With Darius Garland and Max Strus battling health issues, the Cavaliers’ statistical rankings in offensive rating, defensive rating, and pace take center stage. Will improved chemistry and a return to health keep the Cavs among the NBA’s elite?
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6 Comments
Danny wadup !!! Let's go Cleveland !!! …. ✌️.
It's the gift and the curse. On one hand when Donovan is on fire he is the best player in the NBA. But in order to become that he has to do so much he ends up injured, tired, and ruining the team chemistry. But man is he good… I really mean it when I say when he is on his game he is the best player in the league. No one is on his level.
evan mobley is underutilized
In my opinion, recapping Cleveland’s 9-5 start to the season, one major con was Darius Garland re-injuring that toe after only 2 1/2 games. In the two games DG played, the offense ran smoothly.
However, a pro is that Cleveland had some games where they either stepped up after their sloppy shooting to start some games, or regaining focus after almost/completely squandering a lead.
kenny will claim hes replacing allens minutes with scoring… then puts dean wade in lmfao. Theres no one on the bench that gives you more offense than the defense you lose taking allen off the floor.
When you have a coach that plays the whole freaking bench almost every game, you can't blame ANYTHING on how much Donovan Mitchell is doing. Coaching is HORRIBLE this season.