Donovan Mitchell bio: parents, stats, age, height, latest news
The name of the popular NBA star, Donovan Mitchell, has hit the headlines for the past few weeks. It has not been so because of his exemplary display in the basketball courts but rather as a person infected with the much-dreaded COVID-19. He tested positive for the virus together with his teammate and friend Rudy Gobert.
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Donovan Mitchell is one of the most famous American professional basketball players. He is known for playing for Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. Donavan impressively played for The Louisville Cardinals during the College Basketball. Being a talented basketball player, he was selected by the Denver Nuggets with about 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. He was later traded to Utah Jazz.
Donovan Mitchell Profile Summary
- Birth name: Donovan Vernell Mitchell Jr.
- Date of birth: September 7th, 1996
- Donovan Mitchell age: 23 years
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Donovan Mitchell birthday: September 7th
- Place of birth: Elmsford, New York, in the USA
- Donovan Mitchell ethnicity: Afro-American
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: A basketball Player
- Position: Shooting guard
- Year active: 2017 - present
- Marital status: Not married
- Donovan Mitchell height: 6 feet 1 inch or 1.85 m
- S*xual orientation: Straight
- Hair color: Black
- Eye color: Black
Donovan Mitchell parents and biography
The NBA star was born on September 7th, 1996, in Elmsford, New York, in the United States. He is the son to Nicole and Donovan Mitchell Sr, his mother and father, respectively. He has a younger sister called Jordan.
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Where did Donovan Mitchell go to school?
The celebrated player grew up in Elmsford, New York. He had his early education in various schools, among them Canterbury and Greenwich Country Day. He further joined Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he spent his junior and senior years.
Career as a basketball player
He spent his childhood around Major League Baseball locker rooms with his father Donovan Sr., who was the director of players relations for the New York Mets. At seven years old, his focus was Scott Kazmir, who was then a star pitcher of the Mets in the minor-league system.
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Before he decided to focus on basketball, he played baseball in high school. His passion for basketball developed during his time at the university. He played for the University of Louisville. In his first year, the talented player recorded 7.4 points, 3.4 43bounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz
In 2017, Donovan declared his intention to feature in the NBA and joined the NBA draft of that year. The Denver Nuggets picked him up with the 13th pick. He was then traded to Utah Jazz for the exchange for Trey Lyles and Tyler Lydon.
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On July 5th, 2017, the player penned a contract with Utah Jazz. The 23 years old has so far enjoyed his stay at the club, helping the club win awards. He has also recorded impressive stats.
Why does Donovan wear 45?
The star opted to put on number 45 in appreciation for Michael Jordan. The all-time legend took the same number during his baseball career as well as in 1995 during his NBA comeback.
Awards and achievements
The 23-year old has so far bagged some awards and recognition. Some of these awards include;
- NBA Rookie of the Month Award in 2017
- Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award in 2018
- NBA All-Rookie Team in 2018
- NBPA Player's Voice Award for Leaders of the New School (Best Rookie) in 2018
How much is Donovan Mitchell Jr. worth in 2020?
The Jazz's star is reportedly worth a staggering $2.5 million. The primary sources of Donovan Mitchell net worth are his basketball career as well as endorsement deals. In 2018, he penned down a two-year contract with Utah Jazz worth $5,732,760.
He is also expected to earn $3.6 million during the 2019-20 season after exercising a third yea option with the team. His net worth is likely to increase to $5 million in 2020.
Who is Donovan Mitchell Jr. dating?
Mitchell Jr. is not only a talented athlete but also a handsome individual who would keep necks turning. The star is not married yet. However, he has been in a relationship before with Deja Lighty.
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Lighty is Cleveland Cavaliers' account executive. She has also worked with high school and college basketball teams for years. The pair ended their relationship in 2019.
Donovan Mitchell latest news
Donovan Mitchell coronavirus test came out positive, making him the second Utah Jazz player to test positive for the virus.
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On March 12th, 2020, the celebrated athlete took to his Instagram page to confirm to his fans that he was as well not spared by the virus. Despite being in the isolation room, Mitchelle confirmed to his fans that he was not afraid of the situation but instead spending time playing video games. Below his statement.
I Just want to say thank you guys so much for your continued support. It means a lot to me. I feel fine. Things are going well. Just taking the proper precautions as told to me by the authorities. I was told to stay in isolation, so, solo in here, playing videogames all day. Can't wait to get back out there and play in front of the best fans in the world. Really miss playing in front of you guys and I'll see you guys soon.
Donovan Mitchell Twitter and Instagram
The athlete is active on both Twitter and Instagram. He has an incredible following on these two social media platforms. You can follow him using the links below.
- Twitter account:@spidadmitchell
- Donovan Mitchell Instagram: @spidadmitchell
Donovan Mitchelle is a celebrated American basketball player with outstanding career stats. His fantastic career has earned him fame across the globe as well as an incredible amount of income. Also, his skills continue to inspire many young and upcoming basketball players around the world.
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