"It’s Super Surreal" - Davion Mitchell Can't Get Over Playing Next To Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Davion Mitchell has a front-row seat to one of the league's most intense competitors. He's still catching himself staring. The Heat guard has been running the offense around Giannis Antetokounmpo since the trade, and the experience has clearly stuck with him. Davion explained this experience during the recent episode of The Warmup. He joined the show, alongside hosts John Fanta, Randolph Childress and Sean Little.

Davion Mitchell Explains Giannis Antetokounmpo's Influence On Him

Mitchell was quick to say it isn't only the talent that stands out. "Obviously you see how great he is on the court…it's just his mentality and how much confidence he has in himself…which I kind of took from him…it's just surreal to see it up close.” He further stated, “His mindset is like 'I'm going to dominate every single night no matter what they say'…just to see it up close and personal — it's super surreal."

That's a nice thing to hear from a teammate. Mitchell isn't talking about dunks or numbers here. He's talking about the way Giannis walks into a game expecting to win it, regardless of the noise outside. And he admits he's started borrowing a little of that belief for himself, which tells you how well it travels around a locker room. Mitchell has also benefited on the court. He was handing out 8.0 assists per game in the early part of the season, and he's often the one finding Giannis at the right moment.

Giannis' Season So Far

The numbers back up what Mitchell is saying. Giannis was averaging 27.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists, shooting 55.6 percent from the field, and hadn't missed a game, which is a good sign after last season's leg injuries. Through the first five games he became the first player in NBA history with at least 125 points and 50 rebounds, even though the Heat lost four out of those five.

It took a bit for wins to follow. His first win in a Miami uniform came against the Hawks, with 24 points and 18 rebounds. Lately things have looked better. He had 29 points and 14 rebounds in a 114-108 win over the Kings. Recently, despite a sore wrist, scored 30 against Utah in a 115-109 win, with Mitchell adding 19. Miami started slowly, but the star is doing his part, and his teammates are starting to talk about it.