Donovan Mitchell draws most unflattering possible comparison to Joel Embiid

The Cleveland Cavaliers star shares unfortunate playoff company with the Philadelphia 76ers center.

Cleveland Cavaliers v Philadelphia 76ers | Tim Nwachukwu/GettyImagesComparison is the thief of joy, right? That would certainly be the case for Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers when being stacked up with Joel Embiid in conversations that involve the NBA Playoffs.

Now, on one hand, the Philadelphia 76ers superstar can be used as a calming reminder that playoff breakthroughs are not for everyone. That can bring comfort. Unless, the conversation involves being in a similar situation.

That was what Mitchell and the Cavaliers had to suffer through on an episode of The Athletic's NBA Daily…