The YouTube clips from them spawned the “hoodie Melo” craze. Mitchell was in those games, competing against some of the best in the league. There’s a video of J.R. Smith making shot after shot in a game. Mitchell was the one guarding him.
Gathering for offseason pickup games is a way for many of the NBA’s superstars to stay in shape, keep their skill sets sharp and enjoy camaraderie away from the spotlight of the league. For rookies and younger players like Mitchell, it’s a way to soak up some knowledge and test themselves against the best.
The only two times Mitchell missed Anthony’s scheduled games?