Donovan Mitchell gets bridge named after him
Donovan Mitchell’s rise from 13th overall pick to full-blown superstar happened quite rapidly, and few players in the NBA are respected more within their communities. For evidence of that, look no further than the fact that Mitchell already has a bridge in Utah named after him.
In a ceremony on Tuesday, Mitchell had a bridge two blocks away from Vivint Smart Home Arena — the home of the Jazz — named in his honor. He was praised by community leaders for “endearing himself to the Utah community” before speaking to a collection of a few hundred fans.
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“This is incredible, to be able to have a bridge dedicated in my honor. It’s humbling, knowing where I came from,” Mitchell said, per Eric Walden The Salt Lake Tribune. “I didn’t expect to be in the NBA, let alone win the dunk contest, let alone make the playoffs, let alone be where we are today in our playoff position … and have a bridge named after me. I still can’t comprehend that.”
Mitchell has quickly become the face of the Jazz, and he was outspoken recently when Russell Westbrook had an altercation with a fan in Utah. The status he has obtained both on and off the court is remarkable considering he’s only 22.
