Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell Jr. (born September 7, 1996) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known by his nickname 'Spida', Mitchell was selected as the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. He has been named a four-time NBA All-Star. Prior to his professional career, Mitchell played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. In his rookie season with the Utah Jazz, he earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2018. Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022. Born in Elmsford, New York, Mitchell's father was a former Minor League Baseball player and his mother is a teacher of Panamanian descent.