billmac91
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Not exactly apples to apples, but when in CLE, LeBron was very reluctant to play the “4” on the court…he was adamant he wanted to play SF. It wasn’t until he got to Miami, that Pat Rielly convinced him, he’d be a badass “4” if he embraced it. He wouldn’t start at the “4” but they’d play him 15-20 mins a game at the “4” and the numbers spoke for themselves when he played the “3” vs the “4” on the court.
All that to say….
Donovan Mitchell, if serious about winning a title, needs to shift down to PG. He’s a capable defender but it’s really hard to have a 6’4” SG next to a turnstile defensive PG in Garland. I could make the argument, the Cavs don’t even start their best starting roster when Garland starts at PG.
I’d rather have the defense of: Mitchell, Hunter, Strus, Mobley, Allen…..much better defensively and makes them capable of switching at all times versus the match-up nightmares they face when Garland is on court.
If Mitchell would commit to being a PG, I think CLE could shop Garland, and create a much better and balanced team….JMO.
All that to say….
Donovan Mitchell, if serious about winning a title, needs to shift down to PG. He’s a capable defender but it’s really hard to have a 6’4” SG next to a turnstile defensive PG in Garland. I could make the argument, the Cavs don’t even start their best starting roster when Garland starts at PG.
I’d rather have the defense of: Mitchell, Hunter, Strus, Mobley, Allen…..much better defensively and makes them capable of switching at all times versus the match-up nightmares they face when Garland is on court.
If Mitchell would commit to being a PG, I think CLE could shop Garland, and create a much better and balanced team….JMO.
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