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Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers is ecstatic at the newest addition to their team. Playing side by side in Utah Jazz, the two cemented a sound foundation. The entire Cavs team are loving every minute of locker room fun. The Cavaliers signed three-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in a shocking trade.

The Knicks being the foremost contender to sign Mitchell were dealt a hard blow. Donovan is well-known for his defensive ability and his collection of dunks, spin moves, and euro steps.

Donovan Mitchell thrilled with Niang’s latest achievement

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Mitchell and Georges Niang were part of a highly efficient team in the Utah Jazz. They got separated when the “Spida” was acquired by the Cavs and Niang moved to the 76ers. And now back together in the Cavs.

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In a recent story update by Mitchell, he is seen cheering “The Minivan” on his latest win. The list published by StatMuse on the most wins by decade among the players includes Georges Niang along with LeBron James and Tim Duncan. He tagged Niang in his story calling him a “WINNER”.

Forward Georges Niang signed a three-year, $26 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Niang arrives as a free agent after playing the last two seasons with the 76ers. He averaged 8.2 points per game last season to go along with 2.4 rebounds on 40.1% shooting from three-point range. Georges’s presence will provide some much-needed changes within the team.

What Niang brings to Mitchell’s Cavaliers

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The Cavaliers boast a young core. With the addition of Georges Niang, Cleveland will get an experienced set of veterans to lead the team. The main reason the Cavs fixed on Niang was his ability for 3-shooters.

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Mitchell’s presence in the Cavs certainly helped them land Georges. They have been friends since Utah, so it’s natural that the relationship would also play an important role in Niang’s decision. That’s not to say it was the only reason he agreed the deal. Niang greatly respects Mitchell’s leadership, and he was confident that the current team would make good use of those skills

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Having faced a lot of adversity since his initial days and even before that, Niang has made it his life’s purpose to treat every game as a chance to show all those who tried to pull him down what he has achieved. Well, would you say that he has succeeded or is there more that he can do?