CLEVELAND, Ohio — At 29 years old, Donovan Mitchell stands at what might be the most critical juncture of his career. The Cavs star has accumulated an impressive résumé: six All-Star appearances, two All-NBA selections (including First Team honors last season), and eight straight playoff appearances. Yet, for all these accolades, Mitchell has never advanced beyond the second round of the playoffs.

In the latest episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, cleveland.com columnist Jimmy Watkins puts Mitchell’s career situation in stark terms: “We’re kind of at a real crossroads here for Donovan. Are you going to become one of these Capital G guys or what? And that’s crucial. ... We’re at a very interesting point in his career.”

The central question emerging around Mitchell isn’t whether he’s

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