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.

The Cleveland Cavs devised a strategy for Donovan Mitchell to sacrifice for his teammates. He fully embraced it. He's scoring less and winning more.

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.