Donovan Mitchell On Cavaliers’ Championship Chase, Entering Year 10 & Marrying Coco Jones
About this episode
Donovan Mitchell discusses his career evolution, the Cavaliers' championship aspirations, and personal life including his marriage to Coco Jones.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on Cousins to discuss his evolution as a player, Cleveland’s championship expectations, and the mindset driving him as he enters his 10th NBA season. Donovan reflects on the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals run, why he still wants Game 1 back, and how the playoff sweep has fueled his offseason preparation. He explains how positive affirmations have strengthened his mindset, what he’s adding to his game, expectations for Evan Mobley, and building chemistry with James Harden. Donovan also shares how former teammate Mike Conley helped shape him into a veteran leader. Donovan looks back on his historic 71-point game against the Chicago Bulls, growing up around the New York Mets with dreams of playing baseball, and choosing Louisville among 26 college offers. He also discusses mentoring Mikel Brown Jr., playing in the NBA Bubble, and why he hopes to play baseball after his NBA career. Plus, Donovan opens up about marrying Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones, the pressure of writing his wedding vows, and finally getting an Instagram follow-back. He also sings lyrics from his favorite Coco Jones song and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady
Guest: Donovan Mitchell
Topics covered
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- NBA Championship
- Donovan Mitchell
- Marriage
- Player Evolution
- Basketball
- Mentorship
Keywords
- Donovan Mitchell
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- NBA
- Coco Jones
- Eastern Conference Finals
- 71-point game
- mentorship
- player development
- basketball career
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Louisville
Places: New York
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