I think that’s it is easy to consider Simmons better. What do you want from a player? Both Mitchell and Simmons have all the potential in the world. And both are in perfect situations for themselves.
Would Utah want Mitchell or Simmons? Mitchell, hands down. We need someone to carry us. To score. To shoulder the burden and lead us.
How about Philly? They have their “Mitchell” in Embiid. They need a Simmons.
Both are great and exactly where they should be. Philly doesn’t want Simmons taking the last shot. They want Embiid taking that shot. And Simmons can get him the ball.
As far as Mitchell knowing the right thing to say, his father is Director of Player Relations for the NY Mets. He knows how to play the game. He knows to create an “image” Donovan can then sell to maximize his profitability.
They are insanely smart people.
Also, Mitchell is in the NBA to make money and win titles, which he should be. Utah has better win and win fast, or Mitchell will be in NY or LA.
I’d bet Donovan’s father would LOVE nothing more than to have Donovan win a title…as a Knick. He’d become a legend and a god.
The clock is ticking on Utah and they had better build fast.
Utah @ 
UCF 
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