NBA fans weren't the only ones who were surprised when Donovan Mitchell landed with the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this month.

"I thought, for sure, I was going back home (to New York)," Mitchell said in his introductory press conference Wednesday.

However, Mitchell, whom Cleveland acquired from the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first-round picks, and two pick swaps, says he's happy with his landing spot.

"I'm truly excited just to be a part of this organization, to be here in this city, to have fun playing basketball, playing with a group of guys who really want to win," Mitchell said.