A franchise star in the position of someone like Donovan Mitchell would have every right to complain about how this season has gone. Instead, the perennial All-Star is allowing the Cleveland Cavaliers the necessary breathing room to operate without pressure.
Given how good last year's campaign looked for the Cavaliers, many have been (understandably) frustrated about how the 2025-26 season has gone. Mitchell is not letting comparisons to Cleveland's 64-win campaign create a dark cloud around him or the team.
"I really wish we would all just leave last year alone," Mitchell told reporters. "This is going to be different.