RandyForRubio
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At the time I thought your round was over and you had lost.
I was wrong. My bad.
The Donovan Mitchell Hype Thread! (repository of highlights and effusive praise)
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At the time I thought your round was over and you had lost.
I was wrong. My bad.
I always get a kick outta this one. Screening Shaq is no easy task.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjcGPuT7Mgo
JimLes
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Two thought that immediately came to mind. One, Stock never feared a player in his life. You gotta think that at this point, Shaq is almost twice his weight.
The other one is that on any other team at this time, Jeff Hornacek would've been the best passer.
The previous comment about great two way-players. Great two way players are rare. If you are one, then you are a hall of famer. Scottie Pippen, Gary Payton, Wilt Chamberlion. Is Donovan Mitchell a potential hall of famer? That's what the hype would lead you to believe - Damien Lilliard and Avery Bradley - that's a hall of fame player. He is not!
There is a limit to great one on one defense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrc7AYlzIg
There has to be the ability to do it in the concept of a team. And even that, you are not going to be able to stop everybody. You need great one on one defense, team defense and something else to counter on the offensive end.
There is a limit to great one on one defense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrc7AYlzIg
There has to be the ability to do it in the concept of a team. And even that, you are not going to be able to stop everybody. You need great one on one defense, team defense and something else to counter on the offensive end.
Mitchell listed by ESPN as one of six rookies most likely to outperform their draft position. The other five are: Dennis Smith Jr., John Collins, Justin Jackson, Jarrett Allen and Kyle Kuzma.
http://insider.espn.com/nba/insider...-outshine-their-nba-draft-pick-2017-18-season
Donovan Mitchell | SG | Utah Jazz
Draft pick: No. 13 overall
Upside: Mitchell is a long, energetic and physical athlete who will find his way onto the floor with his defense and provide an instant spark offensively with his shot-making. Not the most polished decision-maker, Mitchell has his gunner moments, but his frenetic style usually generates more positive than negative results and he's likely to quickly become a fan favorite in Salt Lake City.
Landing behind the likes of Frank Ntilikina, Malik Monk, Zach Collins & Co., Mitchell should play an important role on a fairly successful team while showing the potential to become a top-10 player out of the 2017 draft class.
Situation: Even with the loss of Gordon Hayward, Utah is still a balanced, veteran team with a fair amount of accomplished guards and wings. Still, the Jazz could use Mitchell's defensive versatility and quick-hitting scoring off the bench.
Mitchell makes winning plays, checks up to three positions, works hard and can shift momentum when he gets hot from 3, which should make it difficult for head coach Quin Snyder to keep the rookie guard off the floor. Snyder wants defensive toughness, and Mitchell is well-suited for a sixth man role on a competitive team. With Ricky Rubio, Dante Exum, Thabo Sefolosha, Rudy Gobert and Ekpe Udoh, the Jazz have several different potential plus-defenders on this roster, and Mitchell should slide in seamlessly.
Key stat: Made 2.9 3-pointers per 40 minutes at 35.4 percent as a sophomore, up by more than 10 percent from his freshman year.
http://insider.espn.com/nba/insider...-outshine-their-nba-draft-pick-2017-18-season
Donovan Mitchell | SG | Utah Jazz
Draft pick: No. 13 overall
Upside: Mitchell is a long, energetic and physical athlete who will find his way onto the floor with his defense and provide an instant spark offensively with his shot-making. Not the most polished decision-maker, Mitchell has his gunner moments, but his frenetic style usually generates more positive than negative results and he's likely to quickly become a fan favorite in Salt Lake City.
Landing behind the likes of Frank Ntilikina, Malik Monk, Zach Collins & Co., Mitchell should play an important role on a fairly successful team while showing the potential to become a top-10 player out of the 2017 draft class.
Situation: Even with the loss of Gordon Hayward, Utah is still a balanced, veteran team with a fair amount of accomplished guards and wings. Still, the Jazz could use Mitchell's defensive versatility and quick-hitting scoring off the bench.
Mitchell makes winning plays, checks up to three positions, works hard and can shift momentum when he gets hot from 3, which should make it difficult for head coach Quin Snyder to keep the rookie guard off the floor. Snyder wants defensive toughness, and Mitchell is well-suited for a sixth man role on a competitive team. With Ricky Rubio, Dante Exum, Thabo Sefolosha, Rudy Gobert and Ekpe Udoh, the Jazz have several different potential plus-defenders on this roster, and Mitchell should slide in seamlessly.
Key stat: Made 2.9 3-pointers per 40 minutes at 35.4 percent as a sophomore, up by more than 10 percent from his freshman year.
Jack Strop
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2nd best. I hear the Lakers drafted a player who is already better than MJ.Well clearly when the best player in the draft goes at number 13, he's going to outperform his position.
Game6Conley
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNvQktb8aVo
Way back during his Freshman season I posted this video of Mitchell. Had to have been the first mention/footage of him on this site. I might have deleted it though.
Way back during his Freshman season I posted this video of Mitchell. Had to have been the first mention/footage of him on this site. I might have deleted it though.
seattlejazzfan
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I could watch a shirtless DM work out all day. But I'm not gay! I don't think
Donovan destroying Carmelo, Lance, JR Smith and others:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BX9UW9AlnQk/
And here's him draining 3s:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYAFxPpBOBu
https://www.instagram.com/p/BX9UW9AlnQk/
And here's him draining 3s:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYAFxPpBOBu