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One year after he was drafted, Donovan Mitchell enjoys celebrity status

Donovan Mitchell felt overlooked at the 2017 NBA draft, sitting and waiting as 12 teams passed him over before he heard his name called. But, as Ben Simmons can attest, what a difference a year makes.

Mitchell, last year’s 13th overall pick, was front and center, one of the hottest commodities in New York City this week. The Utah Jazz guard and NBA Rookie of the Year candidate was mobbed by adoring fans at a Times Square appearance and was a guest on Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick’s popular podcast. On Thursday night, Mitchell was a regular part of NBA TV’s draft night coverage and made multiple appearances on ESPN.