Channing Frye on Donovan Mitchell: I don't think he is a true number one, you have to bring a one in there
Channing Frye expressed his views on Donovan Mitchell's capabilities as a player. He stated that while Mitchell is a great player, he does not consider him a true number one who can lead a team to the NBA Finals. Frye compared him to Jalen Brunson, whom he believes is a true number one.
- ▪Channing Frye believes Donovan Mitchell is not a true number one player.
- ▪Frye compares Mitchell to Jalen Brunson, stating Brunson is a true number one.
- ▪He acknowledges that Mitchell is a great player but suggests he is more of a number two.
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