Donovan Mitchell: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Donovan Mitchell is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Mitchell was born on September 7, 1996, in Elmsford, New York, and his parents are Nicole and Donovan Sr. The talented guard was the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. 

Mitchell initially attended Canterbury School, where he developed interests in basketball and baseball. He suffered an injury during his sophomore year while playing baseball and then took his talents to Brewster Academy, a high school in New Hampshire. 

After taking part in the Jordan Brand Classic as a senior, Mitchell committed to play for the University of Louisville. He was in the rotation as a freshman but quickly gained starting rights in his sophomore year. 

Mitchell wears jersey #45 as a tribute to Michael Jordan, who used to don the number in his baseball playing years. Furthermore, Mitchell averaged 15.6 points as a sophomore and decided to forego his remaining years to join the NBA. 

Mitchell’s talents are hard to be ignored as he’s a shooting genius. The talented guard has been designed to perfection in the latest NBA 2K23 game, and he’s given an overall rating of 87. 

Donovan Mitchell's NBA career

The Denver Nuggets initially selected Donovan Mitchell with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but later traded him to the Utah Jazz. The team signed him up on a four-year deal, and the young point guard even received a sneaker deal from Adidas. 

Mitchell took over as a starter right from his rookie year and showcased his immense talent on the big stage. He wowed fans by winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest in his maiden appearance and later made the All-Rookie First team. 

The Jazz saw Mitchell and Gobert team up to form an effective partnership on the court. The former took little time settling into the league and burst onto the scene as a sophomore. He averaged 23.5 points during the 2018/19 regular season and notched up a career-high performance of 46 points during the season finale.  

The Jazz enjoyed a decent run to the playoffs in 2020, where Mitchell set scoring records. He became just the third player after Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson to record two 50-pt games in a single playoff series when he achieved the feat against Denver Nuggets in the first round.

After another disappointing exit from the Playoffs in 2022, the Jazz decided to trade both their All-Stars and enter a rebuilding phase. In September 2022 Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal.

Major achievements 

3x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)

NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018)

First-team All-ACC (2017)

Donovan Mitchell NBA stats

Mitchell is one of the most exciting talents the league has produced in recent years. He has transformed into a clutch scorer and has developed a priceless shooting arm. In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. 

Donovan Mitchell's contract

Mitchell cashed in big during the 2020 offseason. He signed a five-year rookie extension with the Jazz and will earn $163,000,590, but the sum can reach as far as $195 million through incentives.

Donovan Mitchell Net Worth and Endorsements

His career earnings through salary till the 2022 season are $42,440,286. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his value at $20 million. 

Moreover, Mitchell has a running endorsement deal with the sneaker brand Adidas. He will earn anywhere between five to fifteen million dollars per year as part of his contract. 

Donovan Mitchell charity foundation

Mitchell is an active member in giving back to society. He made a donation of $45,000 to an education fund, the profit from the sales of his new signature shoe with Adidas. 

Mitchell also launched his own foundation, which is called ‘SpidaCares,’ aimed at “empowering women from all walks of life.” You can visit their official website here. 

Donovan Mitchell NBA Sneaker Contract

Mitchell represents the Adidas family when it comes to sneakers. He’s one of the leading members of the brand’s NBA family and recently sported the ‘Adidas D.O.N. Issue #2,’ his signature kicks. 

How to contact Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell Instagram: spidadmitchell

Donovan Mitchell Twitter: @spidadmitchell