Donovan Mitchell on The Cavs #1 Seed, Career “MJ Moment,” Attending LeBron’s "Decision" & More | EP 135

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Apr 18, 2025

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INSIGHT

NBA's Dynamic Trade Landscape

NBA trade activity like Luka Doncic's move shows the league's competitive and dynamic nature.
Donovan Mitchell feels no team is safe, reflecting the constant business aspect of the league.

ANECDOTE

Donovan's 71-Point Game

Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points in an NBA game after being down 20 at halftime with just 16 points.
He credits a motivational talk about Michael Jordan and realized the feat only hit him after the game ended.

ANECDOTE

Lamar Jackson's College Rise

Donovan witnessed Lamar Jackson's progression from third-string to Heisman winner at Louisville.
They played basketball together in college, showcasing Lamar's impressive athleticism and dunking skills.

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92%ers welcome back to another episode of New Heights brought to you by our friends at Draft Kings!

On today’s episode, we are joined by Cleveland Cavalier Donovan Mitchell!

Donovan and the guys discuss everything from the Cavs being the #1 seed in the East, the Luka trade, Ja Morant’s celebrations, and more of our favorite NBA storylines headed into the playoffs.

We also learn the backstory behind his time at Louisville with Lamar Jackson, his record-setting 71-point game against the Bulls, and what it was like to attend “The Decision” as a kid.

We also Blind Rank the greatest NBA throwback jersey of all time, debate how many holes are in a basketball hoop, figure out how much he’d score in the 70s, Donovan’s all-time starting five, and so much more.

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