Donovan Mitchell Reflects On Why Cavaliers' Abrupt End To Season 'Hurts'

There will undoubtedly be rumors and calls for roster change following another early exit from the playoffs, but Mitchell was clear that this core still believes in one another, and has room to grow together.

"I mean that's what's so tough because we believe in each other. We believed that this was a year, everybody did. Y'all all said it. You know what I mean? So that's what sucks."

There's no denying the Cavaliers had a disappointing end to their playoff run, but Mitchell is confident the Wine and Gold will be right back in the spot next year, and use it as fuel.

"But on the flip side, I said it last night, we'll be back. This is what makes people who they are. It's what makes teams who they are."

"When they tell that story, when they reach the pinnacle, you reflect back on these moments. You reflect back on everybody saying how we suck. You know what I'm saying? You reflect on those moments when you get to the top, whenever that may be, but it sucks and it hurts because it just wasn't, wasn't supposed to end like this."

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