The Miami Heat have been one of the most interesting teams in the 2026-27 NBA season so far. Before the year started, the Heat were one of the most hyped-up teams in the league because of the trade they made for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Everyone loved how they had a new superstar to build around, but the start was quite slow.

The Heat currently have a 5-6 record, which is a big step from their 0-4 start to the season. They have definitely found some positive steps, but they also know what they need to fix in order to succeed. Starting point guard Davion Mitchell is one of the players who have a say, so he wants to improve to help his teammates.

Davion Mitchell knows he needs to be much better to help the Heat

With his role, Mitchell can impact the game better than most people expect. He is the primary ball-handler, so he can set up his teammates well with pinpoint passes. So far this season, he has had the numbers to show that he is a product player, averaging 16.5 points and 8.5 assists per game on solid efficiency.

Of course, the numbers do not tell the whole story because Mitchell still has a lot to work on. The chemistry between him and Antetokounmpo is not yet the finished product, so if he improves his playmaking, Mitchell could get the most out of his superstar teammate.

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Something that people have criticized Mitchell for is how he can be too passive at times. As the starting point guard for a team looking to contend, he needs to be more dynamic. In fact, he is even aware of this problem and how he thinks he will be able to fix it.

“I can get in the paint anytime so I can create any shot I want at all times, I think. I can’t be passive the whole game. At times you’ll see me take tough shots, but it’s just to keep the defense honest. If they’re always shading to them, it’s going to be harder for them,” Mitchell said in an interview after team practice.

That is the right mindset to have as the starting point guard and a player who wants to win. The Heat are ready to compete at the highest level, but they need everyone to buy in and actually put in the effort, so they can climb the Eastern Conference standings.

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