Donovan Mitchell’s star hits new heights during All-Star weekend

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell competes in the NBA basketball All-Star weekend slam dunk contest Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. Mitchell won the event. (Bob Donnan/Pool via AP)Donovan Mitchell strolled across the floor at Zion’s Bank Basketball Center, pausing only to speak to Utah Jazz teammate Alec Burks. The two exchanged friendly words as Burks put up jumpers with assistant coach Jeff Watkinson. Mitchell shuffled away, almost as if aiming to conserve energy for the road ahead.

For Mitchell, Wednesday’s practice served as a respite from a whirlwind All-Star weekend. After a slam dunk title, endless photos and selfies and so many interviews he can’t remember them all, Mitchell is…