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Basketball Biography

Donovan Mitchell

“Spida”

American · Elmsford, New York · Born 1 January 1996

Shooting Guard
24.3
ppg
4.2
rpg
4.4
apg
0
championships

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Spida — four-time All-Star and Cleveland's explosive franchise scorer.

Donovan Mitchell was born in Elmsford, New York in 1996. Utah Jazz selected him 13th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft from the University of Louisville. His career has produced 24.3 points per game and four All-Star appearances. He was named All-NBA Second Team twice. He won Olympic gold with the USA at Tokyo 2020. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired him in a blockbuster trade in September 2022 — sending Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and multiple first-round picks to Utah. He has averaged over 28 points per game in multiple playoff series. His combination of pull-up shooting, driving ability and clutch scoring makes him one of the most dangerous offensive guards in the NBA. He scored 71 points in a playoff game against the Indiana Pacers in 2023 — the most points in any NBA playoff game in history. His Utah years produced multiple first-round playoff runs before the trade. His Cleveland career has positioned him as the cornerstone of one of the Eastern Conference's most promising young rosters.

Famous For

Dynamic scoring guard, clutch performances, explosive athleticism

Playing Style

How They Played

Explosive athletic guard, elite scorer, clutch performer

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Elite scorer and All-Star guard who revitalized franchises

Best Known For

All-Star 4x

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • All-Star 4x
  • All-NBA Second Team 2x
  • Olympic Gold (2020)
  • Rookie of Year runner-up
Career Journey

Timeline

2017 📌 NBA debut with Utah Jazz
2018 🥇 NBA All-Rookie First Team
2020 🥇 First NBA All-Star selection
2021 🏆 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal
2021 🥇 All-NBA Second Team selection
2022 📌 Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
2022 🎯 Reached 10,000 career points
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell averaged 24.3 points per game in the NBA.

Donovan Mitchell averaged 4.2 rebounds per game in his NBA career.

Donovan Mitchell averaged 4.4 assists per game in his NBA career.

Donovan Mitchell was born in 1996 in Elmsford.

Donovan Mitchell is American.

Career Timeline — Donovan Mitchell
2017
NBA debut with Utah Jazz
2018
NBA All-Rookie First Team
2020
First NBA All-Star selection
2021
Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal
2021
All-NBA Second Team selection
2022
Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
2022
Reached 10,000 career points
All-Star 4x
All-NBA Second Team 2x
Olympic Gold (2020)
Rookie of Year runner-up