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My Take
Donovan Mitchell — "Spida" — is genuinely one of the most fun players to watch in the NBA, and I say that as someone who wasn't even a Cavaliers fan going in. A New York kid out of Elmsford who went through Louisville and got drafted by Utah in 2017, he built himself into a franchise cornerstone basically by sheer force of will and an absolutely vicious pull-up jumper. Seven All-Star nods by his late 20s is not a fluke — that's a dude who shows up when the lights are brightest. The trade to Cleveland could've been a step sideways, but instead he's been the engine driving a young Cavs squad that keeps punching above its weight. The "Spida" nickname fits perfectly: he's relentless, he webs you up on the way to the rim, and you never quite shake him once he's locked in on you.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Donovan Mitchell
- Name (Japanese)
- ドノヴァン・ミッチェル
- Reading
- どのゔぁん・みっちぇる
- Born
- September 7, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Elmsford, New York, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- University of Louisville
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Donovan Mitchell born?
Born September 7, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Donovan Mitchell from?
Donovan Mitchell is from Elmsford, New York, United States.
What does Donovan Mitchell do?
Donovan Mitchell works as basketball player.
How tall is Donovan Mitchell?
Donovan Mitchell is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.