Looking back at past MVP winners, a common trend is that the award goes to the best player on the best team that season. Considering this, it's interesting that Donovan Mitchell hasn't received more consideration for the MVP award this season.

Donovan Mitchell has been mentioned as an MVP candidate this year, although the race for that prize is incredibly tight between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. He’s also in the running for another trophy: Teammate of the Year.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15) have the second best record in the NBA and are led by star guard Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 24 points, 4.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.