The Cleveland Cavaliers rolled the dice when they went after Donovan Mitchell. Most insiders claimed he was eager to play for the New York Knicks or Miami Heat, stating that it would only be a matter of time before he forced his way out of Cleveland.

Donovan Mitchell sees parallels with this Cavs team and the last title contender he was on: "You have to appreciate this."

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell caught fans’ attention on social media ahead of Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. After classic battles on Christmas Day between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavs over the years,

Deshaun Watson and Donovan Mitchell arrived in Cleveland within six months of each other. Their journeys have taken opposite paths.