Donovan Mitchell, from the Cleveland Cavaliers, maintains a deep connection with MLB. You might be wondering how and why. Well, all thanks to his dad, Donovan Mitchell Sr., the Mets’ director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the hooper finds his love for baseball. Moreover, Mitchell’s inclination toward the New York Mets is also a given. Meanwhile, being a fan brings with it truckloads of responsibilities. And might we add that ‘Spida’ is doing a good job. How? Let’s find out.

So, a big debate has shown up in the market: who should become the NL MVP of the season? One party demands the Japanese star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Another party is actively campaigning for the Mets 30YO Francisco Lindor. This debate got more fuel when MLB royalty and the former manager of the NY team, Buck Showalter, firmly declared: “I’d go with Lindor [for MVP]. I’d go with Lindor impacting things…the guy is there in front of his locker every day, an accountable baseball player, just concentrated on playing shortstop. He makes his teammates better.” In simple terms, Showalter knows what he’s talking about.

The former manager compared his team’s star with Ohtani and further added: “[Lindor] can go 0-for-4 and win a game, those DHs can’t go 0-for-4 and win a game.” Even if Lindor doesn’t win the NL MVP, he’s been the Mets’ MVP as they gear up for the postseason. Well, guess on whose side Donovan Mitchell is? Of course, Francisco Lindor’s! This means the hoops star is backing Buck Showalter’s claims and lending his full support to the Mets wingman. Mitchell went to the extent of sharing an Instagram story captioned: “MVP!! @lindor12bc”. The support game is going super strong.

Mitchell Jr. showers love on the Mets, while his dad, an employee of the team, proudly supports his kids. When a child is as talented as the Cavaliers‘ top scorer for the 2023-24 season, parents brim with pride. However, in hindsight, the debate for MVP will continue until the declarations are made.

Donovan Mitchell’s biased approach to the NY Mets comes from the special link with the MLB team

There is a short story related to Donovan Mitchell’s baseball connection. Back in his early days, Mitchell played baseball and basketball. He thoroughly enjoyed both sports, but ultimately found his one true love in Michael Jordan‘s world. So, at the University of Louisville, ‘Spida’ had an impressive sophomore year. This helped him earn the First Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. Thus finding his way to the NBA Drafts in 2017. Since then, there has been no turning back.

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell Sr., who used to be a professional baseball player, became a Minor League coach and manager for the Mets org. Despite all his career achievements, Mitchell considers his most important role to be the proud father of two accomplished kids. While Donovan Jr. is a 5-time All-Star in the NBA, his daughter Jordan is one of the best Lacrosse players at the school level. “My children mean the world to me,” Mitchell Sr. said. “They are the reason I do what I do. They are the driving force that keeps me going every day. It has been a pleasure watching them grow, watching them develop into the two young adults that they are.”

In the meantime, Shohei Ohtani remains America’s favorite baseball star. But this throne is now shaky as Francisco Lindor finds his way to the top. Who will ultimately take the prestigious NL MVP crown? If Donovan Mitchell and Buck Showalter’s support goes a long way, then maybe, Lindor could be the one.

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