MIAMI – When the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the team would get pieces like Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, but one could make the case that Davion Mitchell has been the biggest standout. On top of the huge performance Mitchell had for the Heat against the Hawks in the play-in tournament, the 26-year-old has shown since the trade that he fits the team’s identity exactly.Mitchell had a one-on-one interview with ClutchPoints after Friday’s practice ahead of Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to speak about his time with Miami thus far and about his potential future with the team. While it usually takes time for players to adjust to a new team, it was different with Mitchell right from the jump as his defensive intensity and offensive play-making were a positive factor.When asked if he was surprised to see a quick adjustment period, Mitchell was not and spoke about how he “knew how Heat Culture was” from the outside.
“I wasn’t shocked, I mean, just because I knew how Heat Culture was,” Mitchell said. “I knew they played extremely hard, and that’s what I’m known for. That’s the reason why I’m in the NBA. I play extremely hard on both ends of the floor, so I knew I was gonna fit right in. I just had to learn my teammates. Get a chemistry there. Get a chemistry with Spo [Erik Spoelstra], what does he like, and I just thrive right in
