Publisher's Synopsis
"Following the first few picks of each year's NBA draft, teams often try to find a player who may have been underrated to add to their franchise. The middle of the first round has produced plenty of great players over the years, and that includes perennial All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who made a name for himself right off the bat, though it had seemed he was destined for a different sport while growing up. Donovan Mitchell Jr. was born in Elmsford, New York, on September 7, 1996. Donovan Mitchell Sr. was a professional baseball player who landed a job with the New York Mets after his playing days. Mitchell Jr. grew up around Mets players and played the sport until after his sophomore year of high school. "He was living a professional life at the age of nine and ten before he became a professional," Mitchell Sr. said. "He really enjoyed being around the players. He actually felt he was a part of the team. He had his own uniform. He would g
