People though Ben Simmons had the Rookie of the Year award locked up after the first month of the season. And while Simmons might still win it, Mitchell is giving him a run for his money. Mitchell is already the first option on offense for the Utah Jazz (albeit a horrible offensive team), and is scoring 19.3 points per game on shockingly good efficiency. Mitchell can hit shots from outside, and is willing to take them from deep, which complicates things for defenders. He still needs work on finishing and drawing contact inside, but that will come with time.
Good, Bad, and Ugly: 2017-2018 NBA Season Past Halfway Mark
