Donovan Mitchell

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By Michelle September 02, 2022

Donovan Mitchell was born on September 7, 1996, to parents Donovan Sr. and Nicole in Elmsford, New York.

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Donovan Mitchell Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.

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During his rookie season, Mitchell was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest.

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During the 2017–18 season, Mitchell appeared on the cover of SLAM Magazine and starred in a documentary called "Rookie on the Rise".

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

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Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in blockbuster trade.

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