LOS ANGELES — Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell has become a popular new celebrity in his own right, but the 21-year-old still gets excited to meet other stars in the process.
On Sunday afternoon in the Staples Center, Mitchell treated legendary comedian Eddie Murphy to a show with 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to help the Jazz beat the Lakers 112-97 and clinch a playoff spot.
Murphy strolled into the game holding hands with his model girlfriend, Paige Butcher, then enjoyed the action from a courtside seat.
As the Jazz warmed up to start the second half, the Coming to America actor made it a point to stand up from his seat to shake hands with Mitchell near midcourt.