Born on September 5, 1998 in Hinesville, Georgia, United States, Davion Mitchell is an American basketball player who plays for the Sacramento Kings. Mitchell began his basketball journey at Liberty County High School, where he led his team to a Class 4A State title in his junior season.
As a widely recognized basketball prospect, Mitchell committed to play for the Auburn Tigers for college. However, he later transferred to Baylor. Mitchell’s ability as a leader developed in college and reflected on the team’s success in the NCAA, winning the coveted college championship in 2021. As a very impactful player, Mitchell was acknowledged for his defensive ability and high IQ by being named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.
Davion Mitchell Draft
After a highly successful basketball career in college, Davion Mitchell continued to pursue his basketball dreams by declaring for the draft. He was picked ninth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.
Mitchell made his NBA debut against the Portland Trail Blazers, where he registered two points and three assists. He scored his career-high 28 points against the Phoenix Suns on March 20, 2022. Across his career so far, Mitchell is averaging 7.4 points, 2.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game in the regular season.
Davion Mitchell is on a four-year $21 million contract with the Kings. The 2024/25 season will be the last year of Mitchell’s rookie contract He will become a restricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
FAQ's On Davion Mitchell draft pick
A. Yes, Davion Mitchell was drafted ninth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.
A. Davion Mitchell plays for the Sacramento Kings.
A. Davion Mitchell is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 92 kg.
A. Davion Mitchell was named the MVP of the Summer League in 2021. He was also named to the All NBA Summer League First Team.
A. No, Donavan and Davion Mitchell are not related. While Davion Mitchell has no sibling, Donovan Mitchell has one sibling named Jordan Mitchell.
