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4 things the Cleveland Cavaliers have to work on going forward

By Chad Porto

Oct 19, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) controls the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) tries to defend during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) controls the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) tries to defend during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Scotiabank Arena on October 19, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Scotiabank Arena on October 19, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /

Stop having Donovan Mitchell take so many threes

I’ve loved so much about Donovan Mitchell’s game since he came into the NBA. Offensively, he’s a better shooting version of Dwayne Wade. He’s compact, strong, and fast. While some will unfairly say he and Collin Sexton are similar players, Mitchell is faster and stronger than Sexton, allowing him to finish around the rim at a far more consistent pace than Sexton.

The one thing that is fair about both is that neither is a strong three-point shooter. Mitchell is a career 36.0% shooter from three-point land. He’s slightly above the league average of 34.6%. That may seem great but if it’s not the primary part of his game, he needs to step back from three a bit more than he does. He shot 77% from inside the three against the Raptor (10/13) and the team lost by three. Imagine if he went for the basket instead of shooting threes. He’ll score an additional 12 points at least.

Mitchell’s game is best around the rim. That’s his bread and butter. He’s basically an average three-point shooter and efficiency, not threes, is the key to winning the game. Spam your best shots all the time until they stop working. Then take your threes. The Cavs have got to stop wasting possessions on three-point attempts from players not known for their three-point acumen.

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