Tony Mitchell wants chance to improve

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They asked questions constantly, he said. I had to give an answer and be honest with them. It was a great interview, though.

He made no bones about his lack of production and offered no excuses, but said he learned his lesson and hoped he would get the chance to prove himself.

We had a losing record, so it was tough for everybody, but at the same time I tried to be a positive influence each and every game, Mitchell said.

Still, theres no excuse for that. Effort is a self and individual thing. Its really no excuse.

Detroit took the chance on him, although a contract for a second-round pick isnt guaranteed.

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