How is Donovan Mitchell doing this?

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 24: Donovan Mitchell
DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 24: Donovan Mitchell /
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After a brief rocky start, Donovan Mitchell has skyrocketed to the lead in the Rookie of the Year race (sorry Trust the Process-ers) and has guided the Jazz to an NBA best 10 game win streak. Does anyone remember that in his first four games he only made six of his 30 field goal attempts? Now he is averaging 19.5 points per game while compiling statistics that have him being linked to both Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.

What is his ceiling? How far can he take Utah? Is his scoring and defense truly more impressive than what Ben Simmons is accomplishing for the 76ers? How many teams are kicking themselves for missing him in the draft?

On the latest episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, we examine all of these questions, plus many more with the usual shenanigans sprinkled in. Among the other topics covered:

  • What unfortunate accomplishment to Tim Hardaway and his son Tim Hardaway Jr. share?
  • Does Dwyane Wade receive a hero’s welcome for completing his top secret mission as an undercover saboteur of rival franchises?
  • Which NBA teams have completely won us over with their Nike City Jerseys? Why is Miami sabotaging theirs by having them clash with their regular court?
  • What new perspectives have we gained in the five days since the trade deadline? Have our emotions cooled at all over Memphis refusing to trade Tyreke Evans?

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Original music provided by Codaphonic and New Man

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