
<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a></strong> made all the headlines by<strong> signing Jaylen Brown to the largest contract extension in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history</strong>. And while most people didn’t think he was worthy of that much money, it’s not like they could do anything about it.</p>



<p>But signing Brown <strong>doesn’t necessarily mean he’s going to stay there throughout the course of his contract. </strong>They can always trade him if things go south or the right player becomes available.</p>



<p>With that in mind,<strong> Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report</strong> put together a hypothetical trade that would get <strong>Donovan Mitchell</strong> in Boston, as he’s rumored to be on his way out of the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers.</a></strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Celtics Could Trade For Donovan Mitchell, But They Have To Give Up Jaylen Brown</h2>



<p><strong>(via Bleacher Report)</strong></p>



<p><em><strong>“The Trade:</strong> Brown, Payton Pritchard and 2024 first-round pick (top-four protected, via GSW) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Donovan Mitchell</em></p>



<p><em>Boston would be in no rush to move Brown—which is just as well, since he can’t be traded before late January—<strong>but if it becomes obvious this core won’t capture the crown, then he’d become an obvious trade candidate.</strong></em></p>



<p><em>The Shamrocks would need to move the 26-year-old for another star, <strong>and the security that comes with his contract could be coveted by Cleveland, which might be worried about Mitchell wanting out when he can reach free agency in 2025.</strong></em></p>



<p><em>If the Celtics landed Mitchell, they’d have a wealth of shot-creation (and possibly enough passing) between him and Jayson Tatum. Tack on Kristaps Porziņģis to round out Boston’s new Big Three <strong>and the strong supporting cast it would have around that trio, and this could be the deal that finally helps Boston solve its championship puzzle.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>It’s worth noting that Mitchell was quite critical of racism during his days with the <strong>Utah Jazz,</strong> so chances are he might not want to go through the same by playing in Boston, given their fan base’s reputation. Then again, this could be his best shot at winning a ring.</p>


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<p>The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>New York Knicks</strong></a><strong> </strong>got a lot better last season, and a lot of that had to do with them stealing <strong>Jalen Brunson </strong>away from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong>.</a> As we’ve seen in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> before, a minor move could have a major impact.</p>



<p>Brunson wasn’t only the best <strong>player the Knicks had on the floor last season</strong>. He was also the leader, and one of the reasons why they’re optimistic about their future.</p>



<p>Nonetheless, as good as he’s been, the rumors about <strong>them pursuing </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Donovan Mitchell</strong> </a>haven’t ceased in over a year. That’s why he had no choice but to share his thoughts on the matter.</p>



<h2>Jalen Brunson Reacts To The Donovan Mitchell Rumors</h2>



<p><strong><em>“It’s impossible not to see things — rumors and all the stuff that comes up on Twitter and all that stuff every single day is always on TV,” </em></strong>Brunson told The Athletic.</p>



<p><em>“There’s always possibilities when you hear about that stuff. Donovan is a good friend of mine for a while,”</em> he added. “<em><strong>We were in the same high school class, our relationship goes back a long way. I think right now, I’m more than happy with my guys, and I love my teammates.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>Mitchell has proven that he can play with another lead guard, thriving alongside <strong>Darius Garland.</strong> But perhaps, constantly talking about another player being the savior of the franchise won’t sit well with their current star.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a></strong> put the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>NBA </strong></a>on notice when they traded for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donovan Mitchell</a>.</strong> They sent away multiple assets to the<strong> Utah Jazz </strong>in return for the Lo<strong>uisville</strong> product, and it paid off right away.</p>



<p>Mitchell’s on-court rapport with <strong>Darius Garland </strong>was evident right out of the gate. But the team was flawed and they couldn’t get the job done when it mattered the most.</p>



<p>So, now that there are multiple rumors of Mitchell not wanting to <strong><em>extend his contract in The Land</em></strong>, an unnamed executive told<strong> Heavy Sports </strong>that the Cavs are going all-in to try and keep him for the long run.</p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Cavs Are Still Committed To Donovan Mitchell</h2>



<p><em>“They’re doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that,”</em> one source told Heavy Sports. <strong><em>“No one is hitting the eject button on this. There is a lot of cost that’s been sunk into him and they’re going to push forward.”</em></strong></p>



<p><em>“I<strong>t’s Donovan Mitchell or bust,”</strong></em> the source said. <strong><em>“Make him happy, make him comfortable, that is the job.”</em></strong></p>



<p><em><strong>“They did not go to him and say, ‘Hey, what do you want us to do, who should we get?’” </strong></em>one Eastern Conference executive said. <em>“It’s not that kind of situation. But what they did was go and get players who can shoot and by doing that they sort of said to him, ‘<strong>The playoffs, that was our fault, not yours.’ That’s an attempt to keep him happy right there.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>Mitchell is one of the league’s rising stars and the Cavs need to deal with him as such. But if there’s no indication that he’ll extend, then<strong> they should reconsider their stance and look to trade him.</strong></p>


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NBA Rumors: Cavs have a plan for Donovan Mitchell


<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> </strong>went all-in to add more talent and firepower to their roster. <strong>Trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donovan Mitchell</a></strong> — one of the<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA’s</a></strong> rising stars — was proof of their determination to go back to championship contention.</p>



<p>Mitchell’s first year with the Cavs was quite encouraging. He was a seamless fit next to <strong>Darius Garland,</strong> and they had one of the most explosive backcourts in the league.</p>



<p>Nonetheless, reports by <strong>ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps </strong>state that the honeymoon may not last long. Apparently, the former <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-jazz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Utah Jazz</a></strong> star won’t extend his contract and could be traded soon.</p>



<h2>Donovan Mitchell Could Be Traded</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I</em></strong> <strong><em>don’t think there’s any chance he signs an extension there ever,” Bontemps</em></strong> said on The Hoops Collective.<em> “And if it was up to me, <strong>I would trade Donovan Mitchell today– they’ll get a lot more for him with two summers left than they will with one. </strong>Now I also am fully aware that’s not what they’re gonna do, and I understand why.”</em></p>



<p><em>“This Fall when Donovan doesn’t extend– <strong>I’m sure he’ll get asked about it at Media Day, and I’m sure he’ll have a very good answer &amp; maybe even a hedge answer, </strong>&amp; um, that’ll be interesting,”</em> added Windhorst.</p>


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<p>Perhaps it could all change with a deep postseason run this season. If not, there will be no shortage of teams <strong>lining up trying to get the Louisville product, </strong>who’ll be just entering his physical prime.</p>


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Donovan Mitchell's future in Cleveland is in jeopardy

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-James-Harden-may-have-chosen-his-next-team-already-20230227-0005.html" target="_blank"><strong>NBA</strong></a> features nothing but the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-greatest-NBA-players-of-all-time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank">greatest basketball player</a>s on Earth.</strong> So, standing out from the rest of the pack, <strong>especially among so many <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-players-with-the-most-scoring-titles-20210223-0001.html" target="_blank">talented scorers</a></strong>, is something not many guys could do.</p> 
<p>We already know that <strong>Wilt Chamberlain </strong>holds the record for the highest-scoring game, with a 100-point performance. Notably, though, several players have come relatively close to that impressive mark.</p> 
<p>Even in a scorer's league,<strong> topping the 70-point plateau </strong>is something just<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-and-the-highest-scoring-games-in-nba-playoffs-history-20210616-0007.html" target="_blank">a handful of NBA players</a></strong> have been able to accomplish throughout the years. Here, we let you know who they were.</p> 
<h2>All NBA Players With A 70-Point Game</h2> 
<h3>Elgin Baylor</h3> 
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<p><strong>Elgin Baylor</strong> was Kevin Durant before Kevin Durant. Deemed one of the greatest and most dominant scorers to ever live, he recorded the first-ever 70-point game. This Los Angeles Lakers legend&nbsp;torched the New York Knicks for 71 points and 25 rebounds on 58% from the floor in a 123-108 win.</p> 
<h3>Wilt Chamberlain</h3> 
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<p><strong>Wilt Chamberlain </strong>stands alone when it comes to the craziest records in NBA history. He broke Elgin Baylor's mark with a 78-point performance, but he didn't stop there. Besides that legendary 100-point game, Wilt the Stilt actually recorded a whopping six games of at least 70 points.</p> 
<h3>David Thompson</h3> 
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<p>While often overlooked when talking about the most talented scorers this game has ever seen, <strong>David Thompson</strong> made history back in 1978. He became the youngest player to have a 70-point game at that time, scoring 73 on 74% from the floor as a 23-year-old. Unfortunately, he couldn't keep the Detroit Pistons from beating his Denver Nuggets 139-137.</p> 
<h3>David Robinson</h3> 
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<p>Tim Duncan is the greatest player in San Antonio Spurs' history, but <strong>David Robinson</strong> is a close second. He was one of the most dominant two-way forces this game had ever seen, and he proved it with a 71-point explosion in 1994. Notably, this happened on the very last game of the season, and it helped him 'steal' the Scoring Title away from Shaquille O'Neal.</p> 
<h3>Kobe Bryant</h3> 
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<p>Late legend<strong> Kobe Bryant</strong> is the only player that has actually come close to tying Wilt's record. He humiliated the Toronto Raptors with an 81-game, one of the most memorable performances in sports history. The Los Angeles Lakers were a subpar team at the time, and Kobe&nbsp;&mdash; literally&nbsp;&mdash; needed to do everything to will his team to a win.</p> 
<h3>Devin Booker</h3> 
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<p><strong>Devin Booker</strong> introduced himself to the league back in 2017. He had already shown glimpses of greatness as a scorer, but the Phoenix Suns were a bottom-feeding team, and he didn't get all that attention. He put the world on notice by putting up 70 against the Boston Celtics, albeit it came in a loss.</p> 
<h3>Donovan Mitchell</h3> 
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<p><strong>Donovan Mitchell </strong>had already shown that he could be an explosive scorer in the playoffs, but his finest performance came during a regular-season matchup. He scored 71 points against the Chicago Bulls, shooting nearly 64% from the floor and adding 11 assists during an overtime win.</p> 
<h3>Damian Lillard&nbsp;</h3> 
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<p>And last but not least, we find <strong>Damian Lillard</strong>. Lillard destroyed the Houston Rockets for 71 points on over 50% from the floor, adding 13 three-pointers and becoming the oldest player to score 70+ points in a single game. Notably, he now ranks third in games with at least 60 points (5), trailing only Kobe Bryant (6), and Wilt Chamberlain (32).</p>

NBA Records: Damian Lillard and every player who has scored 70+ points

<p>What seemed impossible years ago is now a reality.<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-LeBron-James-already-knows-where-he-wants-to-retire-20230112-0005.html" target="_blank">LeBron James</a> </strong>has finally broken <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-rips-Kyrie-Irving-for-enabling-racism-20221215-0005.html" target="_blank"><strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's</strong></a> record and is now the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Terrible-NBA-Referees-publish-heartfelt-statement-after-missing-blatantly-obvious-calls-again-20230130-0009.html" target="_blank">NBA's</a> All-Time leading scorer,</strong> adding more arguments to his GOAT résumé.</p> 
<p>James' milestone has been a testament to his consistency and longevity, and while he might <strong>not be considered a 'pure scorer' </strong>or the best scorer of all time, numbers don't lie, and the stats back him up.</p> 
<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kevin-Durant-Kyrie-Irving-reveal-LeBron-James-most-impressive-trait-20230131-0015.html" target="_blank">James' record</a> might never be topped, </strong>not because there aren't elite scorers in the league, but because they may not play long enough to do it. Considering that,&nbsp;we'll discuss whether an active player has a chance to catch him at the top.</p> 
<h2>NBA: The Only Players Who Could Break LeBron's Scoring Record</h2> 
<h3>15. Tyrese Haliburton</h3> 
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<p>While he's been mostly known for his playmaking this season, <strong>Tyrese Haliburton</strong> has also shown some elite bucket-making skills. He can score from all three levels, and he'll be a primary scoring option for years to come.</p> 
<p>The <strong>Indiana Pacers'&nbsp;</strong>young star has improved his scoring averages with an expanded role, averaging <strong>20.2 points </strong>on 48% from the floor in just his third season in the league. Of course, the chances of him passing James go down if he turns out to be a&nbsp;pass-first PG.</p> 
<h3>14. Scottie Barnes</h3> 
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<p>Former Rookie of the Year <strong>Scottie Barnes</strong> has turned a lot of heads in his brief tenure in the league. He's been mostly praised for his NBA-ready defense, playmaking, and versatility, but he can also score like the best of them.</p> 
<p>Barnes has only shown glimpses of his efficient scoring ability, averaging roughly <strong>15.7 points</strong> per game. However, those numbers will only go up once the <strong>Toronto Raptors</strong> trade their stars and he's handed the keys to the offense.</p> 
<h3>13. Zach LaVine</h3> 
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<p><strong>Chicago Bulls</strong> star <strong>Zach LaVine</strong> has gone to great lengths to prove that he's more than just an athlete. He has also become an elite shooter, and he's the kind of guy who won't hesitate to take as many shots as needed to win.</p> 
<p>LaVine has been around the league for some time now, and he's had a major injury already. But he entered the NBA at just 19 years old, and has averaged <strong>20.1 points </strong>per his career, including a season in which he averaged a whopping 27.4 points.</p> 
<h3>12. Ja Morant</h3> 
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<p><strong>Ja Morant </strong>is a leader and a floor general, and as such, he'll always look to make the right play and get his teammates involved. But make no mistake, he also loves to take the rock to the rim, and he can put up huge numbers if need be.</p> 
<p>The <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> will be contenders for years to come, but they will also be Ja Morant's team until further notice. While not considered a pure scorer, he does average <strong>22.3 points </strong>per his career, and 27.4 points per game this season.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>11. Devin Booker&nbsp;</h3> 
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<p>It took him a while, but<strong> Devin Booke</strong>r finally got the praise and recognition he deserved as one of the league's most efficient scorers. He didn't get all that attention because the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> weren't all that good.</p> 
<p>Booker turned heads with a 70-point performance in just his second year in the league, and he could actually join the exclusive 50/40/90 club at some point in his career. Thus far, he's averaged<strong> 23.7 points</strong> per game, including 27.1 this season.</p> 
<h3>10. Nikola Jokic</h3> 
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<p>It's crazy to think that people don't consider <strong>Nikola Jokic </strong>to be a scorer, yet he's improved his scoring average in all but two seasons in his career. In fact, he's averaged at least 25 points per game in each of the past three years.</p> 
<p>The <strong>Denver Nuggets </strong>will be wise to keep him there for the remainder of his career. He's a simple guy, so he might never leave, and he does average <strong>20.1 points</strong> per his career. But will he want to play long enough to break James' record? That seems unlikely.</p> 
<h3>9. Jalen Green</h3> 
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<p>While not exactly efficient, <strong>Jalen Green </strong>has shown glimpses of the potential to be a generational scorer. He's not afraid to take all the shots, regardless of who's guarding him or the scoreboard.</p> 
<p>Green can shake off his defender with his&nbsp;athleticism; he's got a quick trigger&nbsp;and a nice shooting motion. He's averaging <strong>21.7 points</strong> per game in just his second season, and that number will only trend up as the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> get better.</p> 
<h3>8. Trae Young</h3> 
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<p><strong>Trae Young's</strong> attitude has granted him some criticism, and chances are that he'll never stop being a defensive liability. But this young man is box-office&nbsp;and one of the coldest scorers this game has ever seen.</p> 
<p>He's got unlimited range as a shooter and averaged nearly 30 points per game in just his second year. The <strong>Atlanta Hawks</strong> have been a free-throw machine since he joined them, as he's got all the tricks to fool the refs and defenders. Thus far, he's averaged<strong> 25.5 points.</strong></p> 
<h3>7. Donovan Mitchell</h3> 
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<p><strong>Donovan Mitchell </strong>flew under the radar in college, and he continues to be somewhat undervalued or underrated around the league. But he's always been, and will likely always be, a walking bucket.</p> 
<p>Mitchell often takes his game up a notch in the playoffs, and his relentless competitive nature makes us think he'll be in the league for years to come. Throughout his career, he's averaged <strong>24.3 points,</strong> and he's scoring 27.6 points per game for the<strong> Cleveland Cavaliers</strong> this season.</p> 
<h3>6. Paolo Banchero</h3> 
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<p>Some questioned the <strong>Orlando Magic's </strong>decision to take<strong> Paolo Banchero</strong> with the first-overall pick, but it didn't take long before he proved it was the right choice. He looks like an All-Star caliber player already.</p> 
<p>Banchero is an elite playmaker and a physical specimen who can take any defender all the way to the rim. He's also an elite shooter from all three levels, and is averaging <strong>20.5 points</strong> per game in his first year in the league. He'll be a problem.</p> 
<h3>5. Anthony Edwards</h3> 
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<p>The <strong>Minnesota Timberwolves</strong> don't get that much love because of their well-documented struggles, so people seem to ignore <strong>Anthony Edwards</strong>. But he's only getting better in every aspect of the game.</p> 
<p>Edwards has been the lone bright spot in Minnesota recently. He's made great strides as a defender, and is virtually unstoppable on the offensive end of the floor. He's averaging 24.9 points per game to bump his career average to <strong>21.6 points,</strong>&nbsp;and he's just 21 years old.</p> 
<h3>4. Kevin Durant</h3> 
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<p><strong>Kevin Durant</strong> is the third-leading scorer among active players, trailing LeBron and Carmelo Anthony. He's perhaps the greatest pure scorer this game has ever seen, so he should be no. 1 on the list of people who could take James down.</p> 
<p>However, the <strong>Brooklyn Nets </strong>star isn't getting any younger, and he's dealt with various injuries over the past couple of years. He's currently 12,000 points behind James, so with his career average of<strong> 27.3 points</strong>, he'd still need to play for another five seasons to catch up with him.</p> 
<h3>3. Jayson Tatum</h3> 
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<p>Even though it seems like <strong>Jayson Tatum </strong>has been in the league for ages, he's still quite young, so there's a big chance he could play long enough to catch up with LeBron, especially if he stays as healthy as he's been for most of his career.</p> 
<p>Tatum is one of the most efficient volume scorers in the league, and one that will be a primary scorer for at least another decade. Thus far, the<strong> Boston Celtics </strong>superstar has averaged <strong>22.1 points</strong> per his career, but he's averaging 31.1 points now.</p> 
<h3>2. Giannis Antetokounmpo</h3> 
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<p><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo </strong>hasn't even turned 30 and he's a first-ballot Hall of Famer already. He currently ranks 13th among active players in total points scored, even ahead of some that have been in the league for longer.</p> 
<p>Giannis is an ironman, meaning he rarely misses games. He'll be the<strong> Milwaukee Bucks'</strong> franchise player for at least the next 10 years, and his scoring numbers have gone up every season. He's averaging 31.8 points this season, and <strong>22.4 points</strong> per his career.</p> 
<h3>1. Luka Doncic</h3> 
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<p><strong>Dallas Mavericks </strong>star<strong> Luka Doncic</strong> has only been in the league for nearly five seasons, yet he's already one of the most unstoppable scorers this game has ever seen. Right now, he's the one with the biggest chance to take down LeBron James as the league's all-time leading scorer.</p> 
<p>Doncic's scoring averages continue to go up, and he's shooting over 50% from the floor as a perimeter player, just like LeBron. He's currently averaging 33.4 points per the season and <strong>27.4 points</strong> per his career, so he'd need to keep that pace for the next 13 years to break James' record.</p>

The only 15 players who could beat LeBron James' all-time NBA scoring record

<p>There's no denying that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Draymond-Green-explains-why-LeBron-James-is-better-than-Michael-Jordan-20221205-0015.html" target="_blank">LeBron James</a> </strong>is the greatest player in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-cavs-could-land-lebron-james-again-but-theres-one-condition-20220907-0013.html" target="_blank">Cleveland Cavaliers'</a> history</strong>&nbsp;and maybe even the greatest athlete ever born in that state. He became a legend, then a villain, and later came back to deliver his promise<strong> and achieve a God-like status <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-tyronn-lue-hilariously-admits-he-stole-money-from-lebron-james-and-the-cavs-20221027-0015.html" target="_blank">in Ohio.</a></strong></p> 
<p>Needless to say, that means younger Cavs fans are used to nothing but greatness.<strong> They witnessed LeBron at the peak of his powers</strong>, so anything beyond those unrealistic standards won't raise their eyebrows.</p> 
<p>That's why, after witnessing firsthand what it felt like to have <em>The King</em> back in The Q, newcomer <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-donovan-mitchell-never-wanted-to-join-the-knicks-20220916-0009.html" target="_blank"><strong>Donovan Mitchell</strong> </a>realized how much it meant to them. Now, he wants to <strong>live up to those standards as well.</strong></p> 
<h2>NBA News: Donovan Mitchell Was Impressed By LeBron James' Reception In Cleveland</h2> 
<p><em><strong>&ldquo;It really hit, for me, like a full-circle moment,&rdquo; </strong></em>Mitchell told The Athletic.<em> <strong>&ldquo;I kind of sat there and just kind of watched the reception he got, and that&rsquo;s incredible. It&rsquo;s well deserved.</strong> He&rsquo;s one of the greatest players of all time, brought a championship &mdash; the only championship &mdash; to this franchise, and you always gotta have respect and admiration for that. And hopefully, we can do something similar.&rdquo;</em></p> 
<p><strong><em>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s really cool, to be honest with you,&rdquo;</em> </strong>the guard added.<em> <strong>&ldquo;To be able to be here and be in a situation where as a kid, you&rsquo;re literally watching games in front of a TV, and now you&rsquo;re a part of this. So like I said, (James) set a standard. And we just want to honestly go out there and try to win the championship.</strong> And like when you have a guy and have a group and have a team that wants to continue to build, it&rsquo;s great when you have that on our team. And it starts with our owner (and) trickles down; you feel the energy, you feel it. I think we can be something special, but we got a lot of work to do and continue to build.&rdquo;</em></p> 
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<p>Obviously, living up to what LeBron James did in Cleveland is quite ambitious, but that's the mindset they need from their franchise player and locker-room leader. Also, if he can achieve half of what James did, he'll also have<strong> his jersey hanging high in the rafters one day.</strong></p>

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