# Can Donovan Mitchell take a backseat to LeBron James?

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Podcast: [Afternoon Drive on The Fan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/afternoon-drive-on-the-fan-200563)
Published: 2026-07-10T21:39:19+00:00
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Duration seconds: 936

## Resource

A Twitter poll sparks a debate between Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin over whether Donovan Mitchell or Bronny James would be the second most popular player if LeBron James returns to Cleveland. They analyze how LeBron’s leadership would affect the team's current dynamic and Mitchell's role as a primary player. Potential announcement strategies are explored, with predictions centering on a reveal during Fanatics Fest or an episode of Rich Paul’s podcast. 01:28 - Popularity Poll Results 04:29 - LeBron And Donovan Dynamic 08:16 - Team Leadership Roles 11:20 - Predicting LeBron's Announcement

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