Donovan Mitchell needs to shoot more, not less

Fear The Sword's Tony Pesta argues that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell should focus on shooting more rather than being forced into a playmaking role. Despite fan criticism accusing Mitchell of dominating the ball, Pesta notes that Mitchell's field goal attempts and usage rate are actually at career lows to begin the season.

Pesta contends that Mitchell is a natural scorer rather than a floor general, comparing the dynamic to past championship teams that insulated their stars' weaknesses. He writes that Cleveland's success relies on surrounding players like James Harden, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley providing the facilitation so Mitchell can concentrate on high-volume scoring.