Donovan talks about his upcoming game against Rudy

>**You’re gonna see Rudy on Sunday. How do you want people to remember that chapter?**
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>You know, we gave Utah a lot of special moments. But you know, we didn’t get the job done. Him and I have a great relationship, despite what people may feel. On the court, it didn’t work. I don’t hate Rudy. He doesn’t hate me. It was just one of those things where it just didn’t work out, and I feel like we live in a world where everybody’s gotta hate each other and there’s gotta be some negative thing and that’s just not the case. When I see him on Sunday, I’m gonna give him a hug and smile and laugh. And when we’re on the court, it’s time to go at it. That’s really what it is.

Source: [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/)

I always thought their relationship was complicated, and I think the way Donovan characterizes it here is telling. They were teammates for years. Both were excellent but they never quite made each other better.

by pkseeg