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Donovan Mitchell Biography: Net Worth, Salary, Family, and Career Stats

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New York-born Donovan Mitchell plays as a shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. From his early days as a teenage sensation with the Riverside Hawks to achieving many of his NBA accomplishments. Donovan sure has made a name for himself, but in 2022, he really etched his name in history by scoring 71 points in a single game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers player has shown his ability to dominate the game by getting recognized as the first rookie since 2011 to score 40 points in a game. His achievements span from winning 4XNBA All-Star to winning 4XNBA Rookie of the Month.

Donovan Mitchell Early Life

Donovan was born on September 7, 1996, and lived in Elmsford, New York. His early life and his basketball career both were mainly governed by his parents. His introduction to sports came from his father, as he is a former Minor League Baseball Player and also works for the New York Mets.

In his initial days, Mitchell Jr. used to play both baseball and basketball, but later on he changed his focus completely on basketball. According to sources , Donovan joined the Brewster Academy and in the 2014-2015 season, he has averaged 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game leading the academy to it's second straight prep Championship.

Donovan Mitchell Biography

Beyond his stats and awards, Donovan's influence extends beyond the court. Donovan is well on his way to leaving a long lasting legacy in the sport as he continues to refine his game and chase for higher goals and achievements.Today, we will discuss Donovan Mitchell net worth, personal life, career trajectory, and more. We have listed his most recent stats in a table form below:

Player InformationDetails
Full NameDonovan Vernell Mitchell Jr.
PositionShooting Guard
DOB September 7, 1996
Age28
Height1.91 m
Weight97 kg
HometownGreenwich, CT
Current TeamCleveland Cavaliers
Draft2017 NBA Draft Round 1, Pick 13 Denver Nuggets
Debut2017
NicknameSpida
Net worth$40 million
Salary$32,600,060
Donovan Mitchell's Personal Information

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Donovan Mitchell Personal Life

Donovan Mitchell
Image Credit:  Donovan Mitchell's Official Instagram Handle

Donavan also has a younger sister, Jordan, who also like father and brother, is an athlete. Sporting events were easy to attend for the Mitchell family as they had access to a wide variety of sports due to their father's profession.

Mitchell was earlier linked to model Tinara Westbrook, but ended the relationship somewhere in 2024. Outside of the court, Mitchell is very active philanthropically and he also supported Greenwich Country Day School by donating $12 million to fund the development of educational and athletic programs at the school.

Donovan Mitchell Girlfriend

Mitchell is rumored to be in a relationship with a talented actress and Grammy winning singer, Coco Jones. The couple came into the spotlight after their public appearance at a Usher concert, creating widespread interest on the internet. Mitchell and Jones have been seen together at various events supporting each other in their professional fields. The rumour mill sure has a lot of fun with them.

Donovan Mitchell Parents

Donovan Mitchell Father Donovan Mitchell Sr
Image Credits: Donovan Mitchell Senior's Official Instagram Handle

Donovan Mitchell is the son of Donovan Mitchell Sr. and Nicole Wright-Mitchell. His father is a former Minor League Baseball player and has worked in various roles for the New York Mets. Mitchell Sr. currently serves as the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

His mother, Nicole, was trained as an educator and dedicated her life to teaching. Nicole is of Panamanian descent, where she does community service and philanthropy in the country. Donovan's childhood was mostly preoccupied with his father’s work, which landed him a place in the Major League Baseball lockrooms. His parents sure gave him all their support, as without their support, Donovan would never have achieved his All-Star NBA dreams.

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Donovan Mitchell Net Worth

Donovan Mitchell
Image Credit:  Donovan Mitchell's Official Instagram Handle

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Donovan Mitchell's net worth is estimated to be $20 million. Donovan's earnings primarily comes from his NBA career and a series of endorsements. He has also invested in business ventures, that also contributes in forming in net worth. His contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers also contributed in his growing net worth.

Donovan Mitchell Contract

Donovan had signed a 5 year contract with Utah Jazz, amounting to $163,000,300 and an average salary of $32,600,060. After he had been traded to the Cavaliers, he signed a 3 year contract with them worth as reported $150.3 million that will keep him with the team til the 2028-2029 season.

The extension includes a $54 million player option for 2027-28 season as per NBA official records. This new deal also allows Donovan to reach the 10-year criteria, making him eligible for the next extension worth $380 million.

Donovan Mitchell Salary

According to Spotrac, Donovan's new extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers will amount him a base salary of $34,848,340, while carrying a cap hit of $35,410,310 and a dead cap value of $34,848,340 in the 2024-2025 season. We have listed his projected salary for the years to come, according to Hoopshype:

Season Cleveland Cavaliers
2024/25$35,410,310
2025/26$48,787,676
2026/27$52,690,690
2027/28$56,593,704
Donovan Mitchell Projected Salary

Donovan Mitchell Endorsements

Endorsements have efficiently contributed to building his net worth apart from his NBA salary. Some of his publicly released endorsements are:

  • Adidas: He has a partnership deal with Adidas, reportedly worth between $5-$15 million, which has produced a popular sneaker line.
  • BodyArmor: He also has an endorsement deal with sports drink company BodyArmor.

Reports states that he also has other endorsements with different brands that further boosts his income but these deals are not publicly disclosed.

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Donovan Mitchell Career

Donovan Mitchell
Image Credit:  Donovan Mitchell's Official Instagram Handle

Donovan was initially selected by the Denver Nuggets and then traded to the Utah Jazz, and after spending five seasons, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2022. During his time with the Utah Jazz, he has achieved various awards, like NBA All-Rookie First Team in 201,8 and winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Presently, with Cleveland, he has earned All-NBA Second Team honors. Let's have clear and detailed information about his career.

Donovan Mitchell High School Career

Mitchell's performance in high school on the court was remarkable, as a student-athlete, he featured both basketball and baseball on his itinerary. In collaboration with his classmates, Mitchell helped Brewster achieve consecutive championships, including the New England and National Prep Championships, while maintaining a record of 67–3 over two seasons.

Donovan also showcased his independent performance in his senior year, where he recorded an average of 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. As a rigorously governmentally controlled school, Mitchell served as senior prefect and a central figure in the school musical.

Donovan Mitchell College Career

Donovan has played college basketball for two seasons from 2015 to 2017 for the University of Louisville. After his stint at the University, he was selected early for the NBA draft. Unfortunately, a wrist injury in his sophomore year curtailed his boxing dreams and fully shifted his attention to basketball. We have managed to compile all his college career stats in the table below:

SeasonTeamClassGames playedAssistsStealsReboundsAwards
2015-2026LouisvilleFreshman311.70.83.4-
2016-2017LouisvilleSophomore342.72.14.9First-Team All-ACC, ACC All-Defensive Team
Donovan Mitchell College Career

Donovan Mitchell Professional Career

After being drafted 13th overall in 2017 and having been selected on the Utah Jazz on draft-night, he managed to cement his name on the NBA’s stage. In his rookie season, he became a fan favourite due to his unmatched athleticism and at the age of 20, he scored an astonishing 20+ points.

For the Jazz, Donovan was single-handedly one of the most paramount shooting guards and over five seasons, assisted them in securing multiple playoffs alongside securing him direct passes for multiple All-Star games. Later in 2022, he shifted to the Cleveland Cavaliers and, since then has marked a series of accomplishments. The Cavaliers’ enhance his gameplay to a certain new level, as that not only gives him recognition as an on-court leader but off-court as well.

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Donovan Mitchell Awards and Achievements

Donovan, with his skills on the court, has managed to achieve many awards and honors for the teams he has played for. The Cavaliers' player has etched his name in the NBA with 3 NBA Player of the Month, 9 NBA Player of the Week, and 4 NBA Rookie of the Month, these are just some of the achievements. According to the official NBA stats, here are the rest of his awards stated below:

Awards and AchievementsNumber of timesYears
NBA All-Star62020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
All-NBA Second Team12023
NBA All-Rookie First Team12018
NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion12018
Donovan Mitchell Awards and Achievements

Donovan Mitchell Record

Donovan has achieved records in his NBA career with two teams Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his NBA career, he has played a total of 539 games, out of which 345 are for the Utah Jazz and 194 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his regular season averages, he has 4.7 assists, 24.7 points, and 4.3 rebounds, as per the stats provided by ESPN. Let's have a quick look over his records in detail:

SeasonTeamGames PlayedAssistsReboundsBlocksSteals
2017-18Utah Jazz7929129627118
2018-19Utah Jazz7732231631106
2019-20Utah Jazz692943041470
2020-21Utah Jazz532772351552
2021-22Utah Jazz673582821299
2022-23Cleveland Cavaliers683012892799
2023-24Cleveland Cavaliers5533328030101
2024-25Cleveland Cavaliers713543221795
Career53925302324173740
Donovan Mitchell Regular Season Record

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Donovan Mitchell Shoes

Donovan Mitchell
Image Credit:  Donovan Mitchell's Official Instagram Handle

To help improve performance on the court, Donovan Mitchell partnered with Adidas to create D.O.N. (Determination Over Negativity) footwear. In his sixth trademark model, The D.O.N. Issue #6, modern explodable cushioning, Light strike Pro, and Light strike are in the forefoot and heel, respectively. An integrated mid-foot harness enables rapid cutting and secure lockup.

Donovan also made sure that the mesh top and the outsole provide pleasant traction as well as comfort and support for rapid pivots. These are for skill players who require support. The ‘Camp’ coloured shoes Mitchell used in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, among which other colour ways are offered for 0.

Donovan Mitchell Jersey

Donovan Mitchell
Image Credit:  Donovan Mitchell's Official Instagram Handle

Donovan has worn jersey no #45 for the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2022. He is constant with number 45 as it was his number with the Utah Jazz also, he has chosen this number as a homage to Michael Jordan. During his college basketball games, he used number 45 as his jersey number, and in his School career, he has used number 23.

Every basketball fan knows that Mitchell puts a lot of energy and drive on the court, which is why his jersey, whether it's from his Cleveland Cavaliers era or honoring his Utah Jazz roots, means so much.

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FAQs

How many championships does Donovan Mitchell have?

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Donovan Mitchell has not won any championships till now.

Where is Donovan Mitchell from?

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Donovan Mitchell was born in Elmsford, New York,USA

What number is Donovan Mitchell?

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Donovan Mitchell wears the number 45 for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What is Donovan Mitchell highest-scoring game?

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Donovan Mitchell's highest-scoring game in the NBA was a remarkable 71 points scored against the Chicago Bulls on January 2, 2023. 

Is Donovan Mitchell retired?

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Donovan Mitchell is not retired.

Is Donovan Mitchell married?

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Donovan Mitchell is not married.

What is Donovan Mitchell net worth?

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Donovan Mitchell's net worth is estimated to be $20 millions.

How tall is Donovan Mitchell?

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Donovan Mitchell is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.

Does Donovan Mitchell have children?

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Donovan Mitchell does not have any children.

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