He stood outside of the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club in 2010. Inside the building, LeBron James was giving his now-infamous “Decision” on ESPN. Mitchell wanted to be there. At 13 years old, James was his favorite player at the time.
James — as well all now know — announced he was taking his talents to the Miami Heat. A ticked off New York Knicks fan threw a Snapple bottle. It almost hit Mitchell in the head.
It makes sense, as Mitchell is now making an honest run at the NBA’s rookie-of-the-year award, something thought to be impossible not long ago.