For Jaylon Tyson, Cleveland is now Donovan Mitchell’s “town.”
The question was addressed Donovan Mitchell. More Jailon Tison jumped on the mic when the Cavs star was asked how he would define impact LeBron Jamespassing last night with his Lakers, in the city of Cleveland.
« This is Donovan Mitchell’s town now. When he comes back here, we’ll make sure everyone supports him like they did for him (James). This is his town now », confirms in an interview after the game on the floorJaylon Tyson pats his teammate on the chest.
Surprised by this speech, Donovan Mitchell laughs, shakes his head slightly, and gives his take on the matter. ” After all, he laid the foundations, they did a lot for this city. Obviously, we want to reproduce it, so it deserves all the energy it gets here “, says the former jazz player.
This energy was reflected in the tribute clip during the first quarter of the match which was largely won by the locals. With pictures of his legendary performance on May 31, 2007 against the Pistons, in the playoffs. LeBron James, who was later banished to the Heat, would have to wait another nine years to offer the Cavs their first title, in 2016.
Offer another title to the city
« For our part, we are trying to find solutions to offer the city another title. When you have that kind of support from your teammates, it means a lot », continues Donovan Mitchell, whose team remains on a five-game winning streak, but is below its preseason goals for the season.
To extinguish every beginning of controversy, Jaylon Tyson assures reporters that he did not want to denigrate the “King” with his statement. ” I didn’t want to disrespect anyone or step on anyone’s toes. He is one of the greatest players in history to grace the field. », Assesses the background.
The latter, a Texas native, says he grew up a Cavs fan because of LeBron James. “ I didn’t want to take away his inheritance. My one and only goal was to honor Don. If I offended anyone, I apologize. We want to accomplish the same thing Bron et al have done here. We want to achieve that with him as a leader », ends to better support baton transfer.
| Donovan Mitchell | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | UTA | 79 | 33:24 | 43.7 | 34.0 | 80.5 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 20.5 |
| 2018-19 | UTA | 77 | 33:44 | 43.2 | 36.2 | 80.6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 23.8 |
| 2019-20 | UTA | 69 | 34:16 | 44.9 | 36.6 | 86.3 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 24.0 |
| 2020-21 | UTA | 53 | 33:25 | 43.8 | 38.6 | 84.5 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 26.4 |
| 2021-22 | UTA | 67 | 33:49 | 44.8 | 35.5 | 85.3 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 25.9 |
| 2022-23 | CLE | 68 | 35:46 | 48.4 | 38.6 | 86.7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 28.3 |
| 2023-24 | CLE | 55 | 35:19 | 46.2 | 36.8 | 86.5 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 26.6 |
| 2024-25 | CLE | 71 | 31:26 | 44.3 | 36.8 | 82.3 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 24.0 |
| 2025-26 | CLE | 45 | 34:04 | 48.4 | 38.4 | 84.2 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 29.4 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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