Davion Mitchell showed Nique Clifford there’s life after the Kings

Writer Ian Goodwillie argues that Davion Mitchell's success after leaving Sacramento demonstrates how the Kings fail to develop draft picks, offering hope to recently traded rookie Nique Clifford. Mitchell recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat to help hand the Kings their ninth loss of the season, playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, who posted 29 points and 14 rebounds.

Goodwillie criticizes Sacramento's decision to trade Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks. The writer contends that Clifford will flourish in Oklahoma City's development system, just as Mitchell found success with Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra after leaving Sacramento.