The Cavs don’t need Donovan Mitchell to be someone he is not.
Yahoo Sports argues that Donovan Mitchell should focus on shooting more rather than being forced into a playmaking role for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite online fan criticism labeling him a ball-dominant problem, Mitchell's field goal attempts and usage rate are actually at career lows to begin the season, according to the column.
The writer contends that championship teams succeed by insulating their stars' weaknesses rather than forcing them to be floor generals. Instead of asking Mitchell to run the offense, the piece argues Cleveland must rely on facilitators like James Harden and Evan Mobley so Mitchell can excel primarily as an elite volume scorer.
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