The Miami Heat may not be considered championship contenders by many, but they believe they can go all the way.
That’s their goal, according to Davion Mitchell, who recently spoke about the team’s expectations for 2025-26.
“I mean, I think we expect a championship. I think that getting to the Finals is our goal. We’re not thinking about just getting out of the first round. That’s not really our thing. We just try to win a championship, and we have the depth to do it. We have the players to do it, I mean, hopefully we can stay healthy and have a good run,” Mitchell said.
Davion Mitchell says he expects a championship from the Miami Heat
“I mean, I think we expect a championship. I think that getting to the Finals is our goal. We're not thinking about just getting out of the first round. That's not really our thing. We just try to win a… pic.twitter.com/DpIbIQlZXj
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That’s the sort of faith that a team needs in order to make an impact, but it may not be enough.
Mitchell has only spent 30 games with the team after coming to Miami in the middle of last season.
During that time, he averaged 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.
All of those numbers were a step up from what he was producing with the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, suggesting that he was feeling more comfortable with the Heat.
That’s a positive sign, but the Heat need more.
The team is trying to find its footing after losing Jimmy Butler, which is no small task.
Mitchell has the right attitude, and the rest of the team will need it too.
The Eastern Conference will be wide open and fluid this season, which will give the Heat a great opportunity.
They will need confidence, skill, and a bit of luck in order to climb up the standings.
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