Mitchell Apologizes For Collision With Fan
Dec 21, 2018, 8:19 PM
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) crashes into the front two rows as the Utah Jazz and the Golden State Warriors play an NBA basketball game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Jazz won 108-103. (Deseret News)
(Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Although most of the action inside an NBA game takes places inside the lines, sometimes the fans do become a part of the action.
During the Utah Jazz’s win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell left into the crowd after a loose ball. In the process, he collided with Jazz fan Ilana Anderson.
With a foot wrapped in ice by the arena staff, Anderson made a trip to the hospital, where her father, Shawn, documented the ordeal on Twitter.
Coolest injury ever! Courtside on the receiving end of a Donovan Mitchell save. @spidadmitchell @utahjazz Jazz won! pic.twitter.com/Ny3QipOnDp
— Shawn Anderson (@ShawnRAnderson) December 20, 2018
Waiting for xrays. Thanks @utahjazz staff for your quick help in getting her foot wrapped and iced. Waiting for status. Have a feeling all is well. pic.twitter.com/Dulgyc7PFi
— Shawn Anderson (@ShawnRAnderson) December 20, 2018
Luckily for everyone involved, she was not hurt, other than a few sprains and bruises.
Mitchell took notice and offered to send Anderson a jersey and pair of shoes.
I’m glad you are okay! Thanks for helping me out 😂😂! I got you with a jersey and shoes for sure 💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/1aSBLuRZr9
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) December 20, 2018
“I apologized for starters,” said Mitchell during shootaround prior to Friday’s game at Portland. “I be like I appreciate you breaking my fall, I appreciate you sacrificing yourself for the Jazz. That won’t go unnoticed. I think everyone’s taken note on what she’s done.”
Mitchell concluded his apology by thanking Anderson and saying that the gift package is on the way.
