The challenging reality for the Cavs to win a championship is that their star guard must be willing to take a step back for a young talent who may not be ready.

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell took a step back during the regular season. He received a greater reward. While the Cavs didn’t get nearly as far as they hoped during the playoffs, there’s no denying that Mitchell was fantastic all the way through.

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley achieved what no Cavs duo has since LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, marking a new era.