Last season, Ajay Mitchell already established himself as a promising young prospect in the association as well as a consistent rotation piece within this championship-tested OKC Thunder rotation.
Now, in 2025-26, it's evident that the point guard has managed to raise his play to a new level, and coach Mark Daigneault seems to know exactly what has aided in his hot start to the campaign.
Thunder coach talks hot start of sophomore season for Ajay Mitchell
During a post-game media session following Oklahoma City's 117-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, a game where Mitchell dropped 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals, the headman was asked by reporters "what's gotten into Ajay," and what he believes to be the biggest difference is between his play in year two compared to his rookie season.