Donovan Mitchell

BirthSeptember 71996

Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell, American basketball player

30th anniversary in 2026

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When
Saturday, September 7 199630 years ago
Category
BirthA notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Era
20th century · 1990s
Anniversary
30th in 2026
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Person
Donovan Mitchell

At a glanceAI-assisted

Donovan Mitchell is a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team member currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nicknamed "Spida," he has established himself as one of the league's premier scoring guards.

Who they were

Donovan Vernell Mitchell Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Spida", he was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft and acquired by the Utah Jazz, whom he played for from 2017 to 2022. He is a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team member.

Early lifeAI-assisted

Donovan Vernell Mitchell Jr. was born on September 7, 1996. He grew up in Elmsford, New York, and played college basketball at the University of Louisville.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Mitchell was drafted 13th overall in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He spent five seasons with the Jazz (2017–2022), establishing himself as a star player and consistent All-Star selection.

In 2022, Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he continues his NBA career. He has been named to the All-NBA Team three times and has made seven All-Star appearances.

Why this date

Donovan Mitchell appears on our September 7 calendar for 1996 as a birth entry.

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When did Donovan Mitchell happen?

September 7 1996 — 30 years ago, on a Saturday.

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