Highlights
- Despite the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointment in the playoffs and slow start this season, Donovan Mitchell's individual performance has been outstanding.
- Mitchell's scoring and playmaking abilities have elevated him to MVP candidate status, as he's averaging a career-best 29.2 points and 5.3 assists per game.
- Mitchell's defensive improvements, coupled with his offensive prowess, make him a dark horse contender in the MVP race, although he faces tough competition from players like Nikola Jokić.