Donovan Mitchell was one of the best players in the whole NBA last year for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Statistically, he had his best season as a pro, and is going into next season looking better than ever. Mitchell made All-NBA Second Team, so in theory, he had the third or fourth-best season for a guard last year.
Mitchell also dropped 71 points in overtime against the Chicago Bulls last season, which was the first time since Kobe Bryant dropping 81 points back in 2006 for a player to drop more than Mitchell’s 71. Later on in the season, Damian Lillard put up 71 points against the Houston Rockets, which was the first season in NBA history to have multiple players have 70+ points.