2018 NBA Playoffs: 5 Best Players on Rookie Contracts so far

#2 Donovan Mitchell

Utah Jazz v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Two

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points in a Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, and followed that up with a 28-point performance in Game 2. You know what's so special about that?

He's the youngest player to ever record 25+ points in his first two career playoff games, at the age of 21. That's right, not even LeBron James managed this feat (he played in his first playoff game at the age of 22).

The talent level of this kid is enormous. Through 82 games of the regular season and the 2 games thus far in the playoffs, Mitchell has demonstrated a willingness to lead his team and be their go-to option in clutch time.

Mitchell scored 13 points in the 4th quarter against the Thunder to give the Utah Jazz homecourt advantage going into Game 3 at the Viviant Smart Home Arena. It was a signal to the fact that Spider is up to the task in the most testing of times.