Mitchell discusses potential for strong defense with new teammates

On September 18, 2026, Donovan Mitchell spoke about the exciting defensive capabilities of a new roster featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, and Andrew Wiggins. He emphasized the competitive spirit among them for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Mitchell highlighted the various defensive matchups they could handle, stating that with such talent, they can effectively support each other on the court. The anticipation builds around how their combined defensive efforts will shape their upcoming games.

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