Donovan Mitchell Biography
Donovan Mitchell is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2018. He he was traded from the Jazz to the Cavaliers in 2022.
Donovan Mitchell Age
Mitchell was born on 7th September, 1996, Elmsford, New York, U.S.
Donovan Mitchell Height
Donovan stand at a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.
Donovan Mitchell Weight
Donovan weighs 215 lb (98 kg)
Donovan Mitchell Nationality
Mitchell is an American nationality.
Donovan Mitchell Ethnicity
Mitchell is an African American ethnicity.
Donovan Mitchell Education
Mitchell attended Canterbury School in New Milford for his first two years of high school, after having graduated from Greenwich Country Day School likewise in Connecticut. He committed to the University of Louisville to play college basketball.
Donovan Mitchell Parents
Mitchell was born to Nicole Mitchell and Donovan Mitchell Sr. His mother, who is of Panamanian descent, is a teacher and his father is a former Minor League Baseball player. With his father serving as a director of player relations for the New York Mets.
Donovan Mitchell Siblings
Donovan has a sister named Jordan Mitchell.
Donovan Mitchell Wife
Mitchell’s girlfriend Deja Lighty is living in Cleveland. And the two have been in a long-distance relationship so far. This move could bring the two together. Furthermore, reports suggest that Lighty previously worked as an account executive with the Cavaliers.
Deja Lighty is the daughter of Chris Lighty who was an American music industry executive. He has worked as a manager for 50 Cent and was a very close friend of his. When Deja was only 16, Chris committed suicide in 2012 after an argument with his ex-wife, according to reports.
At the time of his death, he still owed more than $330,000 in state and federal taxes. His bank sued him for overdrawing his account by more than $50,000. However, according to MTV, Lighty’s debt was not a major factor leading to his suicide. His death was a shock to the music world.
Deja Lighty and Donovan Mitchell have been in a relationship for years now. The two grew up very close to each other. Reports suggest she was with Mitchell during the 2018 all-star weekend in Los Angeles. Lighty has also worked in multiple other sports organizations.
Donovan Mitchell Children
Donovan does not have any children.
Donovan Mitchell National Basketball Association (NBA)
Mitchell was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 3, 2022, marking his third consecutive All-Star selection. On April 16, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, he logged 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists in a 99–93 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Utah would go on to lose to Dallas in six games despite Mitchell’s 23-point, 8-rebound and 9-assist outing in a tightly contested 98–96 loss in Game 6. After another playoff disappointment, the Jazz decided to trade both Mitchell and Gobert in the off-season.
Donovan opted to wear number 45 on his jersey in appreciation for Michael Jordan, who took the same number during his baseball career and the early part of his NBA comeback in 1995. As a freshman at the University of Louisville, Mitchell started in no more than five games and averaged 7.4 points, 1.7 assists, and 3.4 rebounds for the season.
Mitchell was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on February 23, 2021, marking his second consecutive All-Star selection. Despite a mid-April ankle sprain against the Indiana Pacers, which would sideline Mitchell for the final sixteen games of the regular season, the Jazz finished with the NBA’s top seed and home-court advantage throughout the entire postseason for the first time since 1997–98.
Donovan opened the 2019–20 season with a 32-point, 12-assist performance in a 105–95 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 23, 2019. On November 3, Mitchell scored a then season-high 36 points in a 105–94 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. On November 23, he surpassed that season-high with 37 points in a 128–120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Mitchell was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft only to be traded to the Utah Jazz for the 24th pick (Tyler Lydon) and Trey Lyles. On July 5, 2017, Mitchell signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the Jazz. On July 11, 2017, Mitchell signed a multi-year shoe deal with Adidas. Later that day, Mitchell scored 37 points against the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the most by any player during the 2017 NBA Summer League. In his NBA debut on October 18, 2017, Mitchell registered 10 points and four assists against the Denver Nuggets.
Donovan appeared on the cover of SLAM Magazine and starred in a documentary called “Rookie on the Rise” During the 2017–18 season. The docu-series follows Mitchell on his race for the Rookie of the Year. Mitchell is a fan of the New York Mets and frequently attends games during the offseason. Mitchell’s father, Donovan Sr., has worked for the Mets for over twenty years.
Donovan Mitchell Shoes
Donovan was rewarded by Adidas with the biggest gift of all, a signature shoe all his own, dubbed the D.O.N. Now on its fourth iteration, the low-top shoes have been performance workhorses, and take some design cues from Adidas’ Pro Bounce and Harden silhouette lines.
Donovan Mitchell Knicks
Donovan Mitchell saga finally came to a close, but it wasn’t the ending that many were expecting. In a stunning turn of events, the 25-year-old was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Danny Ainge and the Utah Jazz were able to get what they were looking for from another team in the East. Knicks are lucky Jazz didn’t accept this reported Donovan Mitchell trade offer.
Based on what the Knicks reportedly offered, Fournier was the least desirable player included in the deal since the Jazz were looking for younger players. However, Utah should’ve been satisfied with Barrett, Toppin, and two unprotected picks. With the Jazz fully embracing the rebuilding period after trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Donovan Mitchell Cavs
Mitchell posted 34 points (11-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 31 minutes during 114-96 victory over the Trail Blazers. Mitchell was a consistent offensive presence for Cleveland, scoring at least six points in each quarter. It was the fourth time this year that he’s made at least six three-point shots. The 26-year-old is averaging 30.1 points while making 50.5 percent of his shots and 42.3 percent of his three-point tries.
Donovan Mitchell Trade
Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Lauri Markkanen on September 1, 2022. Collin Sexton, and Ochai Agbaji, three first round picks, and two pick swaps. He made his regular season debut on October 19, putting up 31 points and nine assists in a 108–105 loss to the Toronto Raptors. On October 30, he tied his career-high with 12 assists and scored 38 points in a 121–108 win over the New York Knicks.
Donovan Mitchell Contract
Donovan signed a 5 year / $163,000,300 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $163,000,300 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $32,600,060. In 2022-23, Mitchell will earn a base salary of $30,351,780, while carrying a cap hit of $30,913,750 and a dead cap value of $30,351,780.
Donovan Mitchell Salary
Mitchell earns an annual average salary of $32,600,060. In 2022-23, Mitchell will earn a base salary of $30,351,780, while carrying a cap hit of $30,913,750 and a dead cap value of $30,351,780.
Donovan Mitchell Net Worth
Mitchell net worth is estimated to be USD 25 million.
Donovan Mitchell Instagram
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