Donovan Mitchell, nicknamed "Spida” is a superstar shooting guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hailing from Elmsford, New York, Mitchell catapulted into basketball stardom after a standout college career at the University of Louisville. In the 2017 NBA draft, he was initially selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 13th overall pick, but was soon traded to the Utah Jazz in exchange for the draft’s 24th pick (Tyler Lydon) and Trey Lyles.
Donovan Mitchell's rookie year was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment he stepped onto the court, he took the leadership mantle for the Utah Jazz. Spida displayed his multifaceted offensive game, featuring off-the-ball dribble shooting as well as catch & shoot skills. He averaged an impressive 20.5 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game in his rookie season and saw him capture an impressive four out of five conference Rookie of the Month awards.
Mitchell led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs and orchestrated an iconic upset by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by seasoned stars Russell Westbrook and Paul George. He scored 171 points in the series which is the third-highest total ever recorded by a rookie in their first six playoff games. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain are ahead of Mitchell in this category.
Donovan Mitchell Field Goal Attempts Per Game
Donovan Mitchell has maintained an average of 19.6 field goal attempts per game, with approximately 11.5 of those attempts being 2-point field goals and 8.1 being 3-point attempts as of November 2024.
Mitchell takes almost 20 shots in each game because, throughout his career, he has been the primary scorer for his team. As a shooting guard of the team, he has the coaches’ green light to shoot.
Donovan Mitchell Height
Donovan Mitchell stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).
What is Donovan Mitchell’s Weight?
Donovan Mitchell weighs approximately 215 pounds (98 kilograms).
FAQs
A. Donovan Mitchell is 28 years old, as of November 2024.
A. Donovan Mitchell averages 24.8 points per game, as of November 2024.
A. Donovan Mitchell’s mother Nicole Mitchell is a teacher.
A. Donovan Mitchell’s FG% is 45.1, as of November 2024.
