On the night Utah’s 2020-21 season ended this past June, Donovan Mitchell could barely walk off the court.
While being both mentally and emotionally exhausted after falling to the Clippers 4-2 in the second round of the playoffs, the most notable trait of Mitchell was his distinct limp. Utah’s all-star gutted out out an incredible performance after playing significantly hampered following a severe right ankle sprain suffered eight nights prior.
Despite the injury, Mitchell posted 39 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in 40 minutes of action that night. He averaged 34.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.