Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell Jr., a basketball player for the Utah Jazz, was born on September 7, 1996 in Elmford, New York to Donovan Mitchell Sr. and Nicole Mitchell.

On June 9, 2014, Indiana Hoosiers extended an offer to recruit Donovan Mitchell to their basketball team.

In June 28, 2014, Donovan Mitchell made an unofficial visit to the campus of Providence Friars.

Memphis Tigers extended an offer to Donovan Mitchell on July 10, 2014.

On July 14, 2014, Donovan Mitchell received an offer from Villanova Wildcats.

Georgetown Hoyas extended an offer to Donovan Mitchell on July 17, 2014.

Donovan Mitchell was offered a position by Wichita State Shockers on July 21, 2014.

August 4, 2014, marked the official visit of Donovan Mitchell to the campus of Villanova Wildcats.

On August 7, 2014, Donovan Mitchell made a commitment to join the Louisville Cardinals.

In August 8, 2014, Donovan Mitchell had an official visit to the campus of Louisville Cardinals.

On November 15, 2014, Donovan Mitchell officially committed to joining the Louisville Cardinals by signing a letter of intent.

During December 27, 2014, Donovan Mitchell made an unofficial visit to the campus of Louisville Cardinals.

On June 15, 2015, Donovan Mitchell officially joined the Louisville Cardinals by enrolling in the university.

In May 2016, NBCSports identified Donovan Mitchell as a potential 'breakout' star in the sports industry.

Donovan Mitchell was selected by the Denver Nuggets as the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, but was later traded to the Utah Jazz.

On July 5, 2017, Donovan Mitchell signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the Utah Jazz.

During the 2017 NBA Summer League, Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, the highest by any player in that league.

Donovan Mitchell made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017, playing for the Utah Jazz after being drafted in the 1st round (13th pick) by the Denver Nuggets in the 2017 NBA Draft.

On December 1, 2017, Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 41 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, setting a Jazz scoring record for a rookie.

Donovan Mitchell was honored as the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2017, after impressive performances averaging 23.1 points per game.

On February 5, 2018, Donovan Mitchell won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, becoming the first rookie to win the contest since Zach LaVine.

During a game against the Golden State Warriors on April 10, 2018, Donovan Mitchell set a rookie record for most three-pointers in a season with 186 three-pointers.

In his playoff debut against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 15, 2018, Donovan Mitchell recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists, showcasing his talent on the big stage.

On May 22, 2018, Donovan Mitchell was recognized for his outstanding rookie season by being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Donovan Mitchell, a basketball player for the Utah Jazz, played in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland on October 7, 2018.

On October 24, 2018, Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points in a game against the Houston Rockets, helping his team secure a 100–89 victory.

On January 25, 2019, Donovan Mitchell achieved his first and only double-double of the season with 24 points and 11 assists in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On February 22, 2019, Donovan Mitchell tied his season-high of 38 points in a double overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 148–147.

On March 2, 2019, Donovan Mitchell achieved a career-high of 46 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, leading his team to a 115–111 victory.

On March 29, 2019, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, contributing to a 128–124 victory for his team.

On April 9, 2019, Donovan Mitchell tied his career-high of 46 points in the regular season finale as the Utah Jazz defeated the Denver Nuggets 118–108.

On March 11, 2020, Donovan Mitchell and teammate Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the suspension of the NBA season.

On August 17, 2020, Donovan Mitchell scored 57 points in a playoff game against the Denver Nuggets, marking the third-highest scoring performance in playoff history.

On February 23, 2021, Donovan Mitchell was selected as a Western Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, making it his second consecutive All-Star appearance.

On February 3, 2022, Donovan Mitchell was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his third consecutive All-Star selection.

During Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Donovan Mitchell contributed 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists in a 99-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

After months of speculation and trade talks, Donovan Mitchell, who played a crucial role in the Utah Jazz's success, was finally traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for three unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps, along with players Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, and Ochai Agbaji.

On January 2, 2023, Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls, setting a record for the most points scored by a Cleveland Cavaliers player in a single game.

On April 4, 2023, Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points in a game against the Orlando Magic, securing the Cleveland Cavaliers' victory and becoming the first Cavalier to score 40 or more points in four straight games.

In his Cavs playoff debut on April 15, 2023, Donovan Mitchell recorded 38 points, setting a team record for scoring in a player playoff debut and joining elite company by scoring more than 30 points in 20 of his first 40 playoff games since Allen Iverson.

During a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards, Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points, making 5 out of 10 three-pointers. He surpassed Baron Davis on the all-time three-pointers list, moving to the 62nd position.