Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 to become the new face of the franchise. The main goal in Cleveland was to become competitive again, a trait that had disappeared when LeBron James departed in 2018.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 64 games during the regular season, captured the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and had two winning streaks of at least 15 games.

Donovan Mitchell took the blame for the Cavs' second-round loss to the Pacers, saying that's his job. He also delivered a message to teammates.