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“What Was the Asking Price for Donovan Mitchell Again?”: LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, and the NBA World Left Astonished by Cavaliers Star’s Historical Performance

Published 01/03/2023, 5:10 AM EST

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Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell stunned everyone with his performance against the Chicago Bulls. Several celebrities and fans expressed their emotions after the game. Following his 71 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists, fans couldn’t resist sharing their reactions on social media. While playing for the Utah Jazz, he had his loyal fans, but his performances with the Cavaliers have been more impressive. It has placed him once again at the top of the stardom rankings.

As a result of his Monday performance, he broke LeBron James‘ Cavaliers franchise record. Aside from that, he also joined the list of players with 70 points, ranking 7th. There are only three players in NBA history who have scored 70 points or more in a single game over the past 20 years.

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Mitchell, Devin Booker, and Kobe Bryant‘s 82-point performances are part of that. This iconic game ended with a 134-145 Cavaliers victory. As a result, everyone is eagerly anticipating the All-star game this season with players like these.

Donovan Mitchell’s performance was lauded by NBA fans and players

Immediately following Mitchell’s game on Monday, former basketball player Richard Jefferson had one question. Talking on social media, he asked “What was the asking price for Donovan Mitchell again?”

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While he was being drafted to the Cavaliers, his trade was a topic of discussion in the NBA community. Los Angeles Lakers’ James, Washington Wizards’ star Kyle Kuzma, Cavaliers’ Darius Garland, Pau Gasol, and The NBA World were blown away by the Cavaliers star’s historic performance.

Certainly, one of the best performances of the season at such a young age, especially when we see how good his offensive displays have been. The following are some of the most popular tweets trending on the internet right now.

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A trade saga involving Donovan Mitchell

During the offseason, this trade exchange was among the topics that made headlines. The New York Knicks were considered his top option, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he was able to join the Cavaliers.

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Considering the team’s performance last season, Mitchell is an excellent addition for this season. Is there anything you want to say about Monday’s game? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Anshika Rai

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.
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