Everyone already knew this coming into the season. Donovan Mitchell is an NBA star at age 23. He is the clear-cut top scoring option for a playoff team, averaging 24.7 points per game on 43 percent shooting from the field. The last time a Utah Jazz player scored that much was 20 years ago, when Karl Malone averaged 25.5 points per game.
Mitchell is good enough to create his own shot in a pinch, rather than relying on an entire offensive system to manufacture looks. His extra athleticism and 6-foot-10 wingspan help in all other areas of the game, giving him the ability to make some impressive double-clutch shots and finish lobs with a one-handed tomahawk slam.