Because he has a knack for steals, some freakish athletic abilities and is considered a bit of an undersized two-guard, Louisville’s Donovan Mitchell has often drawn comparisons to quality NBA players Eric Bledsoe, Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart.
But there’s also another player the 6-3, 211-pound Mitchell is reminding some of lately, a name sure to catch the attention of Miami Heat fans.
“His elite athleticism, length and game give him a passing resemblance to a young Dwyane Wade,” ESPN Draft Analyst Chad Ford wrote in his latest mock draft Monday where he has Miami taking Mitchell with the 14th pick in Thursday’s draft ahead of Wake Forest power forward John Collins, UCLA stretch four TJ Leaf, Creighton center Justin Patton and North Carolina forward Justin Jackson.