Donovan Mitchell ‘Wise Beyond His Years’ According To Team USA Teammates

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Donovan Mitchell’s Team USA teammates have been impressed by the young Jazz guard – to say the least.

“He’s a young leader, he’s wise way beyond his years,” said Buck’s guard Khris Middleton.

Middleton complimented Mitchell’s drive to not only be the best that he can be but to elevate the players around him.

📹| "He's a young leader. He's wise way beyond his years."

Donovan's @usabasketball teammates talk about the young Jazz guard.#TakeNote | #JazzWorldCup pic.twitter.com/on2Ohsgf7v

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) August 16, 2019

“There is nothing but the best moving forward for that guy (Mitchell),” Middleton went on in a video posted by the Utah Jazz on Twitter.

Kemba Walker explained the leadership role he and Mitchell have shared during their time with Team USA as they prepare for the FIBA World Cup. This should excite Utah Jazz fans who are hoping to see Mitchell step up and lead their team to a championship this season.

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“I just love his energy,” concluded Walker, “it’s been every day, every practice – no slacking off. His passion for the game is top-notch.”

Mitchell is garnering respect across the nation in the world of NBA Basketball. National experts have been comparing him to a young Dwayne Wade.

Donovan Mitchell moves like Dwyane Wade and is built like him too; the only missing ingredient is more FT attempts. #BSPodcast pic.twitter.com/GAhYnIm83Z

— #RingerNBA (@ringernba) August 15, 2019

It’s a comparison that has followed Mitchell since he was drafted, but it’s looking more and more like a reality that he could be the next Dwyane Wade in the NBA.