SALT LAKE CITY — It's standard protocol for NBA players to have film sessions with their coaches. It is, however, uncommon for the public to get a peek into the specifics of these training opportunities.
The Utah Jazz recently allowed ESPN inside of the film room while Donovan Mitchell was working with coaches Quin Snyder and Johnnie Bryant, and the behind-the-curtain peek (with video) is pretty fascinating.
Here are some highlights of how Mitchell and Jazz coaches work on his game in the film room, as described by writer Tim MacMahon:
A look inside one of the film sessions that have helped develop Donovan Mitchell into the rare rookie who is a go-to guy for a playoff team: https://t.