Hezonja Embracing Ball-Handling Duties To Ease Pressure On Mitchell, Cavaliers

Mario Hezonja says he is taking on on-ball responsibilities to lighten the load for Donovan Mitchell and the rest of Cleveland's core. He explained that he tells Mitchell not to handle the ball against pressure because the team needs him fresh for the fourth quarter, the playoffs, and deep into the season. Hezonja framed his role as relieving pressure on Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen for the benefit of the whole group.

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• @KalshiHoops Mario Hezonja on helping to ease the pressure on Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the Cavaliers by taking up on-ball duties: "I see [Donovan] and I tell him you're not supposed to bring up the ball against the pressure because we need you in the last quarter. We need you in pla… View on X