Donovan Mitchell passed Kyrie Irving in franchise history

Donovan Mitchell continues to cement his legacy in Cleveland with another milestone in franchise history. The Cavaliers star guard recently surpassed Kyrie Irving on the all-time three-point list, accomplishing the feat in just 210 games, compared to Irving’s 381.

Mitchell, now in his fourth season with the Cavs following a blockbuster trade with Utah in September 2022, has been nothing short of spectacular. For the first time in his career, he is shooting over 50% from the field, showing a level of efficiency that has helped the Cavs finish third in the Eastern Conference.

The turning point came during Cleveland’s recent game against the Los Angeles Clippers, where Mitchell’s shooting was on full display. His hot hand from beyond the arc not only put him above Kyrie Irving on the three-point list, but also highlighted his evolution into a premier sniper for the franchise.

While Irving’s game relied more on mid-range scoring, Mitchell proved to be a lethal threat from deep, reshaping the Cavs’ offensive identity in the process.

But Mitchell’s way for all time list of triples it doesn’t stop there. With just 78 3-pointers remaining, he’s closing in on Mark Price, the legendary Cavs guard, for fourth most in franchise history. Topping Price would mark another historic moment, cementing Mitchell’s status as one of Cleveland’s leading scorers.

Fellow starter Darius Garlandwho already has 907 3-pointers, is also on the list, but if Mitchell keeps up his current pace, he could eventually eclipse his backcourt partner as well. Mitchell’s combination of scoring efficiency, deep range and clutch performance make him the Cavs’ center of the future.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Mitchell to see how high he can climb on the franchise’s all-time list. Passing Irving is just the beginning; The Cavs may be witnessing the rise of a player who could soon rewrite team records, one three-pointer at a time.

With the Cavs poised for a playoff run, Donovan Mitchell’s sharp shooting continues to make history and excite fans in Cleveland, proving that the gamble of bringing him over from Utah has already paid huge dividends.