Donovan Mitchell Struggles

[Jazz4ever]

Mitchell is up to 9.3 three attempts a game (from 6.9 last year). I would guess most are off the dribble which are not his strength, he needs to dial that back some.

 

[whatthe]

Just let him play to his strengths. The Jazz are making him do nearly everything.

 

[homeytennis]

Just let him play to his strengths. The Jazz are making him do nearly everything.

But everyone said he was our best point guard ever.

 

[whatthe]

He may be but I don't think you could be Michael Jordan and John Stockton at the same time. The laws of physics would crack and time would reverse itself or something....

 

[mdalby]

Jazz fans when Donovan shoots a 3...

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

There are definitely times I feel like Mitchell is overrated, but he is only in his 4th year. We got kind of spoiled because he reached a high level so early. His improvement trajectory isnt like most rookie contract players.

Whenever I get too down on Donovan I pull up Bradley Beal advanced stats and I remember a player can finally learn to be a good foul drawer after being mediocre for their first 6 years.

Ultimately I think his biggest strength is also his biggest weakness. He has an overwhelming desire to be a leader and he thinks that has to be done with a Mamba Mentality.

 

[porfavors]

Donny is hounded by defender and is difficult to pass to him. When he got ball he is double team. This throwing off him game. He needs adjustments.

 

[Rubashov]

And the meek shall inherit JazzFanz, he'll be more than fine come winning time.

 

[LoPo]

And the meek shall inherit JazzFanz, he'll be more than fine come winning time.

I agree.

And one thing I'm noticing a lot more is that Don has a bunch of "hockey assists" that go uncounted in a box score. He makes the pass before the pass that gets the assist.

If he's double teamed, kicks it out to Joe on the wing who skips it down to Conley in the corner for a wide open baseline 3, Don gets zero credit for anything in the box score. However, the play doesn't happen if he doesn't drive, get the attention, and then kick it out.

His shooting concerns me, but I think he'll get that sorted out.

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[hgb]

I'm not concerned about his shooting, but I am a bit concerned about all the stupid turnovers. He tries to be too fancy quite a lot, and even though there are some spectacular passes, there's also a series of TOs that really didn't need to happen.

 

[KqWIN]

I'm not concerned about his shooting, but I am a bit concerned about all the stupid turnovers. He tries to be too fancy quite a lot, and even though there are some spectacular passes, there's also a series of TOs that really didn't need to happen.

3 of his turnovers last night were unnecessary no look passes.

 

[NUMBERICA]

He is a highlight hunter and he needs to eject that garbage if this team is ever to be legit.