Quotes from Donovan Mitchell

I'm a very, very impatient person when it comes to breaking news.

I grew up around a lot of the major leaguers, guys like David Wright, Pedro Martinez, Jose Reyes, and I think that's what really helped me. You see the routine they get, the humility they have.

I was the lead recruiter at Louisville. I think I signed four or five guys before I left.

You never know when this can be gone. It's sad to say, but with all the injuries around the league, it can be gone in a blink of an eye.

I keep a small - a very, very, very small circle. It's just me and my mom and my sister. And maybe Chris Paul.

I think you should invest in a company that you really enjoy working with and being with.

Once I got invited to the Green Room, that's when I was like, okay, I'm first, I'm getting drafted in the first round. Because they try their best not to let guys sit in there forever.

I join other players in calling for all teams to take a stand. We should not be subject to hate speech or racist acts at any time, and definitely not in our arenas.

I hope all the kids out there who don't like listening to their mothers, who yell and scream at them, that moms are always right just so you guys know.

When I was a kid, my favorite event was the Slam Dunk Contest.

I'm on a no-gummy bear or juice diet, and my body feels like it's dying on the inside.

What's special about Salt Lake, it's a small, tight-knit, close community.

Zero assists. That's not who I am. That's not how I play.

I can't have no assists and five turnovers. If you have no assists and five turnovers, you have to look yourself in the mirror and figure out how to adjust.

I missed a few key basketball games, AAU games, because I didn't finish my homework.

When you take away everything else, 'Star Wars' is really an underdog story. Even Luke came from humble beginnings, and he ended up being one of the most powerful Jedi out there.

My favorite character in 'Star Wars' is Luke Skywalker, for sure.

I think that's the biggest thing - staying humble, because the story you hear a lot of times is that guys who have success let it get to their head.

I come from New York. It's busy. It's populated. It's noisy. It's loud.

I've always been one to kind of, I've always wanted to be the guy. I watched, my favorite player growing up was LeBron. One thing I noticed with him was, it's always on him at the end of the game.

It's not always going to be perfect but to have your teammates have your back through the ups and downs, it means the world.

It's not like I'm the lead actor or anything. But it's really cool to be in a Steven Soderbergh movie.

If you do happen to get a scholarship or get a few offers, don't choose the school that is the biggest school. Choose the one that's right for you. Go somewhere you're needed, not where you're wanted.

Growing up, my mom used essential oils in our home, so I've always noticed the benefits and now incorporate them in my daily routine.