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Player's Tribune: The Dream by Nicole Mitchell

I had some coworkers ask me yesterday who are my 5 favorite athletes are all time regardless of sport. I told him Stockton (I was short as a kid, rooted for Stock and he's why I'm a Jazz fan). Randall Cunningham (MNF play in 1988 and I was hooked), David Palmer (Alabama legend from the 90's), LeBron (don't attack me - I think he's comprehensive player, is a great man off the court, and endures way too much hate while holding his head high).

And I said lastly, and y'all are gonna think I'm crazy because he's only been around a couple years, but Donovan Mitchell. I said he's extremely talented, but extremely humble. Great man on and off the court.

Then today, this article comes out reaffirming everything I was trying to say. I've never been more excited about a professional athlete than #45. I'm so glad he plays for our Utah Jazz.
 
I just appreciate both of their courage and strength to even put this story out there. This stuff is personal, close to the heart, and the real journey. This stuff is not easy to let the world know about, and yet that is exactly what endears them to Utah fans, and NBA fans everywhere tbh. I couldn't be more happy we have DM and DM's mom and sister here. He definitely rubs off on the other players, coaches, and pretty much everyone he interacts with. Who doesn't like him, seriously.
 
Just got around to reading this. Wow. Truly fantastic. I have texted the link to just about everyone I know who I think will appreciate the read -- including several people who aren't even basketball fans. What an amazingly-grounded warm human being who just happens to have found the perfect basketball home. Thanks for sharing, TSoW! Just when I thought I couldn't appreciate Donovan more than I already do . . . . If he's not a lifer in a Jazz uni, something went terribly wrong.
 
Ellis269 said:
The attitude towards Utah is changing around the NBA - because of Gobert and Mitchell.

Mike Conley is the first drop in the bucket. I’ll be very interested in seeing which guys will be interested in playing here in the near future. Looking at guys who take minimum contracts, or less money to be here will be a big indicator.

It’s nice having him and his mom talk so positively about Utah, and the fans here.
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Those same experts have Lakers,Warriors,Rockrts,Nuggets as better teams. Utah not even in the top ten Vegas odds for next year's chip. Only delusional jazz fans think they are a contender. BtW Jokic also better superstar. Not a media whore like a certain player in thinking about.
 
Gobert scared no one. No GM would even give up much for him but y'all think he a superstar.okay. Jazz maybe win a playoff series next year, that's their Ma x potential, not a Finals game or even a WCF game.
 
Jazz Spazz said:
I just appreciate both of their courage and strength to even put this story out there. This stuff is personal, close to the heart, and the real journey. This stuff is not easy to let the world know about, and yet that is exactly what endears them to Utah fans, and NBA fans everywhere tbh. I couldn't be more happy we have DM and DM's mom and sister here. He definitely rubs off on the other players, coaches, and pretty much everyone he interacts with. Who doesn't like him, seriously.
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It's not like DM grew up struggling Nd wondering about food. He comes from a good home. HE perfect for the Jazz until he was us to go elsewhere and then you will crucify his mother. Look at Dwill,Hayward, Fishers and other Mrs.Mitchell. Jazz Fans think they literally own your son. Just wait and zee. Seen this played out with every all star for utah
 
Knowledgeofmine said:
It's not like DM grew up struggling Nd wondering about food. He comes from a good home. HE perfect for the Jazz until he was us to go elsewhere and then you will crucify his mother. Look at Dwill,Hayward, Fishers and other Mrs.Mitchell. Jazz Fans think they literally own your son. Just wait and zee. Seen this played out with every all star for utah
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I have a few questions for you mr knowledge.
Were you talking to me then suddenly to DM's mom?
Do you think I am DM's mom?
What does North Dakota have to do with wondering about food?
Who crucifies mothers?
Why would we look at DWill, Hayward, Fishers and Mrs. Mitchell? Are we comparing them?
What is a zee?
Who are the all stars from the Jazz from the beginning of time? When you have that list will you please state what "this" is, and what was played out for each of them?

TIA
 
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