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Can Benn Mathurin be the next Donavan Mitchell?

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Can Benn Mathurin be the next Donavan Mitchell? 

Post#1 » by basketballwacko2 » Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:07 pm

I'm looking at Benn he's bigger than Mitchell. His 3pt percentage is a bit lower at 34.2% and his assist numbers are lower but he's been playing with the best point guard in the NBA. HIs 2025-26 season is his big chance to step up and show us what he can do!

Do any of you guys think Benn could be a similar player to Mitchell going forward starting at the SG for the Pacers?

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Re: Can Benn Mathurin be the next Donavan Mitchell? 

Post#2 » by Pacers Forever » Sat Sep 13, 2025 1:21 am

basketballwacko2 wrote:I'm looking at Benn he's bigger than Mitchell. His 3pt percentage is a bit lower at 34.2% and his assist numbers are lower but he's been playing with the best point guard in the NBA. HIs 2025-26 season is his big chance to step up and show us what he can do!

Do any of you guys think Benn could be a similar player to Mitchell going forward starting at the SG for the Pacers?

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I’m really not sure if he can get to Mitchell levels because of the Pacers offense being more of an offense which features so many different players nightly. It’s common for us to have 6-7 players in double figures each game which can limit the continual big individual scoring performances. If Benn is going to have a high scoring average it would be this season with Tyrese’s scoring being split up between others.

I think Benn has a different scoring approach than Mitchell as Mitchell has a green light to be the aggressive leading scorer on the Cavaliers. I think Benn has started trying to play more in our offensive system than free lance which he can do. So I personally think Benn can have a career year but I don’t think he’ll hit Mitchell levels this season. The future is bright and he could breakout after this season with another team situation or if the Pacers give him more of a feature roll alongside Tyrese once he’s healthy.
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Re: Can Benn Mathurin be the next Donavan Mitchell? 

Post#3 » by Wizop » Wed Sep 17, 2025 4:42 pm

I'd be more than satisfied if he could hit Nembhard or Nesmith levels.
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