Donovan Mitchell carried a heavy burden last season as speculation about his future with Cleveland made every move on and off the court a challenge. It’s been lifted.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shows his wingspan during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Cleveland. CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell carried a heavy burden last season, the weight of expectations and speculation about his future combining to make every move on and off the court a challenge.All those rumors about him wanting to play in New York are over. All the talk about him testing the market as a free agent silenced. All the social media theories have ceased.
Often awkward, it was almost a daily dance. Will he sign? Will he leave? And while Mitchell seemed to handle it well, he admitted it became exhausting — for everyone. Now entering his eighth season, Mitchell has learned what works and what doesn’t. He’s paying more attention to nutrition, hiring a full-time chef who travels with him. He waited longer than usual before beginning his offseason conditioning program, giving his body more time to recover.The Cavs are running it back this season with the same roster, but a new coach in Kenny Atkinson, hired to replace J.B. Bickerstaff.
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