Donovan Mitchell on rumors that Atkinson is on the hot seat Its funny weve done something we havent done since 2018 People probably criticize me just as much and James But I love Kenny We love Kenny We ride with Kenny We couldve got swept in the finals and someone would say something

Kenny Atkinson on Donovan Mitchell He was better than Donovan Mitchell is that possible He kept this thing together this year when things weren't going great -- the beacon the light the leadership

Donovan Mitchell is having words with his teammates in the huddle

Coach Atkinson to Donovan Mitchell We turn to you not just your on-court but your leadership your positivity when things were really not going great we never celebrate you in these things you don't want that but tonight you deserve the praise and you're going home and you deserve this

Donovan Mitchell is having words with his teammates None of them seem to be listening intently to what he's saying except Jarrett Allen

Donovan Mitchell on finally making Eastern Conference Finals Honestly I dont think anything changed As a leader I definitely grown I think Its about circumstance Sometimes its not your time The biggest thing is to keep trusting the process At some point youre going to push through

Donovan Mitchell on if he wants the team to run it back next season I have no doubt that this group can get there You just use this as a learning lesson