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Mitchell Fires Back at Barkley's 'Cavs Suck' Jab
14 Nov
Summary
- Mitchell dismissed Barkley's criticism, questioning its relevance.
- Barkley criticized Cavaliers' roster and player utilization.
- Mitchell recently signed a $273 million contract extension with the Cavs.
Donovan Mitchell has forcefully addressed criticism from NBA analyst Charles Barkley regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barkley, during an "Inside the NBA" segment, stated that "the Cavs suck," expressing doubts about the team's roster changes and the effective use of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. He highlighted the team's past playoff struggles as evidence against repeating the same approach.
Mitchell retorted, questioning the significance of Barkley's comments and emphasizing that external opinions do not impact the team's internal dynamics. He affirmed that the focus remains solely on the Cavaliers' performance and their collective goals. This exchange follows Mitchell's commitment to Cleveland, as he signed a four-year, $273 million contract extension.
The Cavaliers are currently navigating a challenging start to their season. Following a recent victory against the Knicks, their record stands at 6-6. The team is continuing its road trip with a game in Miami before returning home for a four-game homestand.
