Twitter reacts to Cavaliers' blockbuster trade for Mitchell
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the long-standing Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes Thursday.
The Cavs acquired the Utah Jazz star in a blockbuster trade for a massive haul that included Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three first-round picks, and two pick swaps.
Twitter had lots to say about the trade, given how highly regarded the three-time All-Star is among NBA players, the unexpected nature of the deal, and the fact the New York Knicks - the favorite to acquire Mitchell - came away empty-handed.
Mitchell posted a childhood photo on Twitter of him wearing a Cavaliers jersey, paired with the offseason's most viral meme of ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Some of Mitchell's future and former teammates, along with a Cleveland legend, also chimed in on social media.
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) September 1, 2022
10 and 🕷
— Darius Garland (@dariusgarland22) September 1, 2022
… I guess now D.O.N Issue #4 will have Cavs colors 🟡🟤 🤭
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) September 1, 2022
🕷🕷🕷
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) September 1, 2022
Welcome to the east @spidadmitchell im locking that up 😁
— Royce O'Neale (@BucketsONeale00) September 1, 2022
SO TOUGH!!!!! Super Dope
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 1, 2022
Meanwhile, noted Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith, NBA legend Magic Johnson, and former Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas each had their own take with different levels of demeanor.
These are the F$&@ Knicks! This is what always happens! pic.twitter.com/F7HShDVpOS
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) September 1, 2022
Great trade for the Cleveland Cavaliers acquiring Donovan Mitchell to match with the young talent they already have. The Cavs will be a force to be reckoned with in the East!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 1, 2022
Cleveland gonna be nice! With a good ass coaching staff
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 1, 2022
Tyler Herro looked to keep pundits in check after he was expected to be the Miami Heat's main trade chip had the team made a deal for Mitchell.
Nahhh keep that same energy..
— Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) September 1, 2022