Donovan Mitchell is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Donovan Mitchell is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz. Let’s know more about Mitchell’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Birth Place | Elmsford, New York |
Father’s Name | Donovan Mitchell Sr. |
Mother’s Name | Nicole Mitchell |
Star Sign | Virgo |
College | University of Louisville (2015–2017) |
Net Worth (2022) | $20 million |
Salary (2021-22) | $28.1 million |
Age | 25 |
Date of Birth | September 7, 1996 |
Height (ft) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight (kg) | 98 kgs (215 lbs) |
Nationality | American |
NBA Draft Year | 2017 |
NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
Playing Career | 2017–present |
Position | Shooting guard |
Teams | Utah Jazz (2017-present) |
Wife/Girlfriend | Deja Lighty |
Children | Not available |
Endorsements | Adidas |
Donovan Mitchell Jr. aka. Donovan Mitchell was the 2017, Round 1, 13th overall draft pick by the Denver Nuggets. Later, Mitchell was traded to the Utah Jazz. Mitchell plays in the position of Shooting guard and he is also the 2018 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.
Mitchell played college basketball for the University of Louisville from 2015 to 2017. Mitchell had a decent college career and was subsequently named to the First-team All-ACC (2017).
After playing college basketball, Mitchell was selected thirteenth overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. However, Mitchell was later traded to the Utah Jazz on the NBA Draft night itself.
On July 5, 2017, Mitchell signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the Jazz. Finally, on October 18, 2017, Mitchell made his NBA debut.
In his rookie season, Mitchell played 79 games, averaging 20.5 points, 3.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. His rookie year performance earned him a place in the NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018). In 2018, Mitchell also won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018).
On January 30, 2020, Mitchell was named an All-Star for the first time in his career, being selected as a Western Conference reserve for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. Since 2020, Mitchell has been named as an NBA All-Star three times (2020–2022).
Further, Mitchell has played in every NBA Playoffs from 2018 to 2021. However, he has not managed to win any championship. However, in future, Mitchell may as well win an NBA championship.
According to sources, Mitchell has a net worth of $20 million as of 2022. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
According to Spotrac, Mitchell signed a 5 year / $163,000,300 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $163,000,300 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $32,600,060.
In 2021-22, Mitchell will earn a base salary of $28,103,500, while carrying a cap hit of $28,103,500 and a dead cap value of $28,103,500.
Born in Elmsford, New York, 25-year-old Mitchell is the son of Donovan Mitchell Sr. and Nicole Mitchell. Notably, Mitchell’s mother, who is of Panamanian descent, is a teacher and his father is a former Minor League Baseball player.
Also, Mitchell has one younger sister named Jordan Mitchell.
According to reports, Mitchell is currently not dating anybody. However, in the past, Mitchell had dated Deja Lighty for quite a long time.
Deja is the daughter of late hip-hop star Chris Lighty and she has a degree in Sports Management. In her first job, Deja worked for the Cleveland Cavaliers as an Account Executive while Mitchell was playing for the Utah Jazz.
According to sources, Mitchell has a long-term endorsement deal with Adidas. Mitchell’s endorsement deal with Adidas will fetch him nearly $15 million as a part of his contract.
What is the age of Donovan Mitchell? |
Donovan Mitchell is 25 years old and he was born on September 7, 1996. |
What is the net worth of Donovan Mitchell? |
Donovan Mitchell has a net worth of $20 million as of 2022. |
Where was Donovan Mitchell born? |
Donovan Mitchell was born in Elmsford, New York. |
In which year was Donovan Mitchell drafted? |
Donovan Mitchell was drafted in the year 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall. |
In what position does Donovan Mitchell play? |
Donovan Mitchell plays in the position of Shooting guard. |
In which team does Donovan Mitchell currently play? |
Donovan Mitchell currently plays for the Utah Jazz. |
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