Utah Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has been cleared from the coronavirus, as has teammate Rudy Gobert.
However, the Jazz high-flyer still has a serious message for the public as the rest of the world continues to fight this infectious disease:
On a more serious note… let’s continue to practice social distancing and remember… even though you may not have symptoms you still may be infected!! Let’s keep everyone in our prayers and stay safe❤️🙏🏾
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) March 27, 2020
There were a bunch of young college kids who partied all weekend long on the beaches of Miami for Spring Break. Pretty much all those kids got the coronavirus.
Mitchell and the rest of the NBA are trying to use their platform to urge the younger generation to stay inside and social distance.
Before the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season, Mitchell was averaging 24.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Jazz in 63 games. The 23-year-old was shooting 45.3 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 85.9 percent from the free-throw line.
NBA owners are hoping to resume the season in the summer if the virus dies down. The Jazz would be in the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings if play is resumed. Utah went 41-23 prior to the season getting suspended.
It's great to hear that both Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert are doing well now. The Jazz All-Stars were the first two NBA players to test positive for the virus.
Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart were the other players in the league who tested positive.
The Jazz drafted Mitchell with the 13th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He's turned into one of the best scorers in the league and will likely sign a max contract with the Jazz when he's eligible to.
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