Two issues have occupied minds and discussions in Cleveland for several weeks. The first is the future of Donovan Mitchell, and the second is the identity of the new coach. And for The Athleticthe Cavaliers are getting closer to an agreement with the back and should quickly install a coach.
The All-Star could be free in 2025 and rumors of a possible departure continue to circulate, especially after the elimination in the conference semi-finals against Boston. But the player said he was “happy” in Ohio and the franchise is visibly satisfied with his performance.
Indeed, our colleagues indicate that the leaders of the Cavaliers will offer an extension of 209 million dollars for four additional seasons to their star.
Consequence: a departure of Darius Garland?
A decision which will reassure Cavaliers fans but which could mean the departure of Darius Garland, who would like to flourish elsewhere than in the shadow of Donovan Mitchell, even if the Cavaliers would not be against keeping him.
And which could make life easier for the new coach, who will not lead the team with the pressure and fear of seeing the fullback leave free during the summer of 2025.
A new coach who should be either Kenny Atkinson or James Borrego and who could be announced before the Draft, therefore by Wednesday evening. The second has long seemed to be the favorite but the candidacy of the first has gained weight recently. Who will get the job? Answer (theoretically) in a few hours…
| Donovan Mitchell | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | UTH | 79 | 33 | 43.7 | 34.0 | 80.5 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 20.5 |
| 2018-19 | UTH | 77 | 34 | 43.2 | 36.2 | 80.6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 23.8 |
| 2019-20 | UTH | 69 | 34 | 44.9 | 36.6 | 86.3 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 24.0 |
| 2020-21 | UTH | 53 | 33 | 43.8 | 38.6 | 84.5 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 26.4 |
| 2021-22 | UTH | 67 | 34 | 44.8 | 35.5 | 85.3 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 25.9 |
| 2022-23 | KEY | 68 | 36 | 48.4 | 38.6 | 86.7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 28.3 |
| 2023-24 | KEY | 55 | 35 | 46.2 | 36.8 | 86.5 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 26.6 |
| Total | 468 | 34 | 45.0 | 36.6 | 84.3 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 24.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
