Donovan Mitchell had high praise for Jaylen Wells following their recent matchup, where the Cavaliers edged the Grizzlies 129-123. Despite Mitchell's 33-point performance, it was the rookie Wells who stood out for his tenacious defense, successfully challenging elite scorers like Mitchell himself, and even holding stars like Devin Booker and Damian Lillard to mere points across their encounters.

Wells, selected 39th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, not only scored 14 points but demonstrated impressive shooting confidence. Mitchell remarked on Wells' ability to contribute on both ends of the floor without becoming discouraged by scoring statistics, hinting at Wells' potential as a future All-Star.