Donovan Mitchell Signs On With Kobe Bryant-Backed Sports Drink
Jan 23, 2019, 4:12 PM
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has signed a partnership deal with Body Armor Sports Drink, which is backed by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
The NEWEST member of #TeamBODYARMOR… @spidadmitchell 🕷🙌 #ObsessedWithBetter!!! pic.twitter.com/oKbVUmHaV2
— BODYARMOR (@DrinkBODYARMOR) January 23, 2019
Bryant has more than 10 percent of the company when he invested $6 million in March of 2014. The popular sports drink is now worth $200 million.
Terms of the partnership between Mitchell and Body Armor has not been disclosed. The second year Jazz guard has a history with Kobe Bryant as a role model and a person that Mitchell would keep in touch with. Bryant is excited about the partnership with Mitchell.
It’s a MOVEMENT. Proud to welcome @spidadmitchell to the @DrinkBODYARMOR team. You’re up next! #ObsessedWithBetter pic.twitter.com/UT8iGj52JR
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 23, 2019
Mitchell was asked by Body Armor for his introductory video, who he would want to play basketball with and his answer was obvious. Kobe Bryant.
If you could ball with ANY player EVER, who would it be? For @spidadmitchell it’s @kobebryant 👀 #MambaMentality #ObsessedWithBetter pic.twitter.com/0p5wNfURT6
— BODYARMOR (@DrinkBODYARMOR) January 23, 2019
He is having a great stretch right now, averaging 29.7 points per game over the last nine games. Mitchell also has signed with Adidas in 2018 and will get his own signature shoe that was unveiled in December and will be available for purchase around the Playoffs.
