Donovan Mitchell On Cavaliers’ Championship Chase, Entering Year 10 & Marrying Coco Jones

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on Cousins to discuss his evolution as a player, Cleveland’s championship expectations, and the mindset driving him as he enters his 10th NBA season.

Donovan reflects on the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals run, why he still wants Game 1 back, and how the playoff sweep has fueled his offseason preparation. He explains how positive affirmations have strengthened his mindset, what he’s adding to his game, expectations for Evan Mobley, and building chemistry with James Harden. Donovan also shares how former teammate Mike Conley helped shape him into a veteran leader.

Donovan looks back on his historic 71-point game against the Chicago Bulls, growing up around the New York Mets with dreams of playing baseball, and choosing Louisville among 26 college offers. He also discusses mentoring Mikel Brown Jr., playing in the NBA Bubble, and why he hopes to play baseball after his NBA career.

Plus, Donovan opens up about marrying Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones, the pressure of writing his wedding vows, and finally getting an Instagram follow-back. He also sings lyrics from his favorite Coco Jones song and reveals the story behind his “Spida” nickname.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Donovan Mitchell Joins The Cousins

01:21 Donovan on Love, Marriage & Coco Jones

04:38 Breaking Down the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals Run

14:57 Entering Year 10: How Donovan Has Evolved

17:47 Evan Mobley’s Next Leap & Teaming Up with James Harden

22:26 How a Positive Mindset Changed Donovan’s Game