The credit card didn’t go through on the first attempt. He kept swiping, though, hoping. Nothing. Next came the frustration, then the embarrassment. Again and again he tried, to no avail. It just so happened that in line behind him was someone who not only took notice, but again took it upon himself to do what he’s been known to do. Donovan Mitchell paid for this stranger’s groceries.
He stepped in. He offered. Donovan Mitchell took care of it. It soon dawned on him that another one of these good deeds could soon be spattered across social media sites and breaking news platforms, just like all the others during and after his historic rookie year that revitalized basketball in Utah.