The Donovan Mitchell Hype Thread! (repository of highlights and effusive praise)

[Jack Strop]

We're getting excited about offense from a player we've long considered a potential defensive star.

I know the draft was incredibly strong, but what are the odds we look back and say Donovan was one of the top two or three?

 

[416Klawzz]

We're getting excited about offense from a player we've long considered a potential defensive star.

I know the draft was incredibly strong, but what are the odds we look back and say Donovan was one of the top two or three?

Pretty confident, because he will be!

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[Ferguson_Mellochill]

We're getting excited about offense from a player we've long considered a potential defensive star.

I know the draft was incredibly strong, but what are the odds we look back and say Donovan was one of the top two or three?

Top 5 or 6 probably, along with Ball, Smith Jr., Jackson and Fultz.

 

[Jazz4ever]

We're getting excited about offense from a player we've long considered a potential defensive star.

I know the draft was incredibly strong, but what are the odds we look back and say Donovan was one of the top two or three?

It will be a very interesting draft to look back on in 4 years. The entire 1st round was unusually strong.

 

[Engorged On Unborn Gore]

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Question is what level of great will his defense be if he's a perennial defensive player of the year candidate, then I say he's top three easy.


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[FalseFlagg K]

Thanks Denver !!!! Lol.

 

[Jack Strop]

Thanks Denver !!!! Lol.

Getting what is essentially top-5 quality for Lyles and the 24th. Let's trade with them every year!

It will be a very interesting draft to look back on in 4 years. The entire 1st round was unusually strong.

Now imagine if Tony Bradley develops into a solid rotational big. We never talk about him, but the fact SA apparently wanted him makes me optimistic about his potential.

 

[JazzMan4Life]

The other rooks seem to think we got a steal.

https://www.thescore.com/news/1356150

 

[colton]

The other rooks seem to think we got a steal.

https://www.thescore.com/news/1356150

He got votes in other categories as well. http://www.nba.com/2017-18-nba-rookie-survey?cid=nbacomsocial_tw_sf108261856&sf108261856=1

Who will be the 2017-18 Kia Rookie of the Year?
1. Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas -- 25.7%

2. Lonzo Ball, L.A. Lakers -- 20.0%

3. Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia -- 17.1%

4. Kyle Kuzma, L.A. Lakers -- 5.7%
Donovan Mitchell, Utah -- 5.7 %
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia -- 5.7%

Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
1. Donovan Mitchell (13th pick), Utah -- 18.9%

2. Dennis Smith Jr. (9th pick), Dallas -- 13.5%

3. John Collins (19th pick), Atlanta -- 12.2%

4. Jordan Bell (38th pick), Golden State -- 10.8%

5. Kyle Kuzma (27th pick), L.A. Lakers -- 9.5%

6. Josh Jackson (4th pick), Phoenix -- 8.1%
Sindarius Thornwell (48th pick), LA Clippers -- 8.1%

8. Dwayne Bacon (40th pick), Charlotte -- 5.4%

Which rookie is the most athletic?
1. Dennis Smith Jr. Dallas -- 43.6%

2. Terrance Ferguson, Oklahoma City -- 12.8%

3. John Collins, Atlanta -- 10.4%

4. Josh Jackson, Phoenix -- 7.7%
Malik Monk, Charlotte -- 7.7%

6. Jonathan Isaac, Orlando -- 5.1%
Donovan Mitchell, Utah -- 5.1%

Which rookie is the best defender?
1. Josh Jackson, Phoenix -- 26.3%

2. Jordan Bell, Golden State -- 23.7%

3. Donovan Mitchell, Utah -- 21.1%

4. De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento -- 10.5%

5. Davon Reed, Phoenix -- 5.3%

And he was in "others receiving votes" for Which rookie will have the best career? and Which rookie is the best shooter?

 

[Jazz Spazz]

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

I counted that second one up, 92 of 100. Wow, impressive!

 

[Jack Strop]

Jackson and Bell as better defenders? Probably a result of him only playing a couple of games in Vegas. I understand shutting him down, but it was still disappointing to us fans.

And I'll bet he's excused from SL next year.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Jackson and Bell as better defenders? Probably a result of him only playing a couple of games in Vegas. I understand shutting him down, but it was still disappointing to us fans.

And I'll bet he's excused from SL next year.

Bell has had a reputation of being a good defender. He was who I wanted because of defense and athletic ability


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[str8line]

The play at 2:12 is bonkers.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK0Tig_7x9I

 

[LogGrad98]

Seems like he can do a lot of things really well. But he really has no elevation jumping off one foot. Wonder if that will hurt him in the big leagues. But he sure does look good in summer league.

 

[Gameface]

Seems like he can do a lot of things really well. But he really has no elevation jumping off one foot. Wonder if that will hurt him in the big leagues. But he sure does look good in summer league.

I've heard so many people mention this in regard to Mitchell but I've honestly never heard discussion of jumping off one foot before.

What's up with this jumping off one foot thing? Why would a person who can jump well off two feet not also jump well off one foot?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I've heard so many people mention this in regard to Mitchell but I've honestly never heard discussion of jumping off one foot before.

What's up with this jumping off one foot thing? Why would a person who can jump well off two feet not also jump well off one foot?

Different muscle groups are used. Just like someone might be great at long jumping isnt necessarily great at high jumping.

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[Gameface]

Different muscle groups are used. Just like someone might be great at long jumping isnt necessarily great at high jumping.

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But wouldn't most NBA level athletes who can jump off two feet also successfully be able to train to be competent at the NBA level at jumping off one foot?

 

[LogGrad98]

But wouldn't most NBA level athletes who can jump off two feet also successfully be able to train to be competent at the NBA level at jumping off one foot?

He could train to do that but watch more video of him. Off two feet he can jump out of the gym. Off one foot he gets just about high enough for a solid lay-up. And the extra split second it can take to gather himself for a jump off both feet can give an NBA level defender just the time he needs to get to him and defend the shot. Watch some video of Hayward and then watch some of Mitchell and you will see the difference. Yes I think he could develop it but the fact that this is not a natural ability for him could hold him back a bit.