Brief
Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden’s championship prospects
Mitchell argues Harden’s championship talk is unfair as the Cavs chase an Eastern Conference title.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell told reporters on Oct. 7 that the criticism of teammate James Harden’s championship résumé is "BS," noting the Cavs’ pursuit of the 2026‑27 NBA title.
Mitchell said Harden’s lack of a ring is the only reason he’s omitted from championship conversations, adding that seeing Harden’s daily influence in camp changes his perspective. He highlighted Harden’s career achievements – 11 All‑Star selections, eight All‑NBA teams, three scoring titles and an MVP – while noting the 37‑year‑old remains without a title after 17 seasons.
The article recapped Harden’s playoff record, including a 22.2‑point average in the postseason versus 24.0 in the regular season, and a drop to 19.4 points over his last five playoff runs.
Key facts
- Donovan Mitchell called narratives about James Harden’s lack of a championship "BS". (bleacherreport.com)
- James Harden has 11 All‑Star nods, eight All‑NBA selections, three scoring titles and an MVP. (bleacherreport.com)
- Harden’s career playoff scoring average is 22.2 points per game, down from 24.0 in the regular season. (bleacherreport.com)
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Donovan Mitchell Calls Out 'BS' James Harden Narratives Amid Cavs Star's Pursuit of NBA Title”
