Donovan Mitchell - Superb Separation

Donovan Mitchell. 2018 Dunk Contest Champ. Mitchell led all rookies in scoring with 20.5 points per game (and 24.4 points per game in the playoffs), 3 pointers made (187, Kyle Kuzma finished second with 159), free throws made (239-297, ahead of Jayson Tatum’s 213-258), and third in steals (1.49, behind Ben Simmons’ 1.73 and Lonzo Ball’s 1.69). He was also the first rookie to score 40 in a game since Blake Griffin in 2011. The man they called “the Spida” also surpassed Karl Malone’s record of number of 20+ point games for Jazz rookies. When Donovan went off against the Phoenix Suns, he became the first rookie guard to score two 40 points games since Allen Iverson did back in 1996-97. He also had a little something to say against Russell Westbrook, the REIGNING MOST VALUABLE PLAYER in the league, when he led Utah’s toppling of the Thunder in six. Mitchell’s magnificent 38 points in game 6 falls behind only Wilt Chamberlain, Lew Alcindor, and Magic Johnson in terms of points by rook in a series clincher.
Mitchell is magical. His moves have moves. His stepover, his sidestep, the stepthrough, the stutter, the drag dribble, the hesi, the smitty, the pivot into pump fake into rev pivot; Mitchell’s got myriad moves and he reels them off one after another in an almost abusive manner. He’s a scintillating scorer who can create, catch and shoot, go around, run through, or rise ABOVE his defender. His footwork is PHENOMENAL and obviously that’s in no small part thanks to his tireless work ethic. If you don’t already follow Chris Brickley on Instagram, you should. He’s one of the league’s most sought after trainers, and he has volumes to speak about Donovan Mitchell and how hard he works. Add all that to the fact that he fell into the lap of the REMARKABLE Quin Snyder, and you have the recipe for a superstar. His (true) rookie campaign was nothing short of sensational. He not only dueled the defensive dynamo Paul George in round 1, he went toe to toe with two Hall-of-Fame guards in James Harden (the likely MVP this year) and Chris Paul the following round.
4:27 is definitely my favorite moment. It has EVERYTHING. The picture perfect jab over before the drive, and he gets a little MJ-esque with the kickout/leaning tomahawk. That and everything else looks like the next gen DWade? Goodness gracious, this young fella is gonna be a PROBLEM.
No. None of his playoff highlights are here, and there are gonna be quite a few videos on Mitchell (including his playoff scoring, and a video about his finishing), so this isn't all there is going to be.
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[@malcolm0333]

where's the devin booker superb separation video... why yall took it down?

[@EvinGualberto]

malcolm douglas I wish I could tell you why they take it down. All that they tell me in an email notification is “due to a copyright claim, your video has been blocked”

[@malcolm0333]

can yall repost it?

[@taofeng9011]

I really love the video "Chris Paul - Superb Separation 17/18". But it was taken down as well....may be due to the same reason...pity...

[@allencrabbe8585]

malcolm douglas what kind of English??

[@martindagoat3909]

Allen Crabbe calm down you understand what he’s saying

[@PsYcHoPaThFb]

Next gen DWade with a smooth jumper. His work rate will be key for future MVP awards. Dear God, I miss prime wade so fucking much! Thanks a lot for you gave us to Mitchell bang on time!

[@be4unvme]

who cares about mvp

[@PsYcHoPaThFb]

I dont give a shit about mvp award, i said that to indicate his mvp caliber talent.

[@marquise32]

Lol

[@McSpicify]

His mid range game reminds me of Wade. This man is the real deal

[@benherbert9462]

A rookie highlight reel that's more impressive than most players careers... dude is unbelievable. I'm a die hard jazz fan so maybe I'm biased but shit, the last time a rookie destroyed defenses this way was Allen Iverson.

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

Ben Herbert Look up CP3 rookie season, he was the last guard to come in looking like a 5yr vet. The last rookie this impressive was Blake Griffin which was arguably the greatest rookie season.... Even though he technically wasn't, but they count it as such

[@jemfeliciano4983]

3kidsnwifey lebron had a great rookie year also and mj scored 30ppg in his rookie season

[@ericwong4704]

true his jumper is smooth

[@nolantate951]

jem Feliciano mj didn’t average 30 in his rookie season. 😂

[@Ninja-pc3gd]

He says scored not average you dumb fuck.

[@mannygurado2689]

Kobe told him to study old films of young D.Wade. He sure did.

[@Player_Review]

Some of these during the 23W-2L streak. Too bad a lot of people didn't know to watch Donovan play until the Playoffs, because he was the most exciting rookie to watch for me since you never know where he's going to take the shot; Spreads the defense a lot since they have to play him out to 30 feet.

[@krisdang]

Nah we NBA fans prefer Simmons and his toddler IQ, 20-cm range assists.

[@gebsjr]

Wow he creates shots routinely This is a 15 minute thing from a rookie season for 1, and for 2 it's not like creating is difficult at all for him

[@bocca_lupo]

Just like I asked for in the comments! You are a master at your craft! Excellent editing skills!

[@kryndude]

How's he a rookie are you kidding me?

[@secretminds2105]

ikr

[@deduncan6152]

No How’s Ben Simmons a rookie?

[@wesleydass1746]

Yea his offensive game is really polished!

[@galactic4750]

@@deduncan6152 how is Ben Simmons in the nba?

[@pachmanpacheco]

I always wondered how steve nash's quick scooping layup would work for somebody that's actually athletic. Now i got my answer

[@Swof99]

He’s so much better than Simmons

[@Player_Review]

People complain about his efficiency, but his eFG was 54.1% and Simmons only took shots under the basket and ended up with an eFG of 54.5%, so they actually had almost identical efficiency, just that Donovan spreads the defense and can hit from as far as 30 feet compared to Simmons' 0-3 feet. I'd take the extra points and pulling the defense out of the middle rather than less points and putting more defensive stress on your teammates.

[@saucebobcats8182]

Swof no

[@nsits5977]

76ers Rule yes

[@kushwizard4207]

76ers Rule who would have guessed “76ers Rule” disagrees lol

[@leonardxu6978]

Be careful when you use stats and numbers bro. His regular season eFG is 50.6%, playoff 47.1%, relatively low in comparison with the whole league. Although you mistook with Simmons, too.

[@stefanvurmeski8378]

Even though he's not the best passer he has extensive knowledge of the game and his separation and footwork are incredible

[@djth2641]

D Wade + Iverson + a 3 ball= donovan Mitchell

[@marfigue777]

layup package is sickkkkkk

[@cflo1386]

I see a lot of DWade in his game, tenacious.

[@Walbert935]

My new favorite player

[@Berci1511]

I FUCKING LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH HE'S PLAYING LIKE A FUCKING GOD!!! ITS ART SEEING HIM PLAY, PERFECTION

[@jasminenicole6252]

he reminds me so much of many players: wade rose lillard westbrook and some of kyrie too

[@maxwilliams7137]

BALANCE! Every move, every shot he is BALANCED!

[@WhoIsMLC4]

Yeah donavon is without a doubt a top player in this league. Everyone can admit he can hoop and he will be top 10 best in a year or two if he keeps this up along with him Simmons and taytum for sure.

[@Snupe-D]

This man had one heck of a year👀👀👀 just pure talent please 2k I need his build and jumpshot on NBA2K 19 🙏🙏🙏

[@teteskone41]

Straight from the nineties!

[@damilareemmanuel5546]

The real rookie of the year

[@michaeleverett4591]

Bro I love how their is so much talent in the league man.

[@MultiJlife]

Appreciate the videos as always. Mitchell is indeed special & if he starts shooting at least 40% from 3 along with improved playmaking, he becomes an mvp candidate.

[@Player_Review]

Absolutely, and with an eFG of 54.1% he ends up being fairly efficient, but he has noted that he wants to work on everything including his efficiency. He makes a 30-foot planted shot look like it is in his range, so no reason we don't see his 3-point efficiency go up next season, especially if he gets more 'catch and shoot' opportunities.

[@Silverhead111]

My wish has been fulfilled! Thanks Evan!

[@Irakoze20]

ROTY no question

[@JordanAXJ]

Sudden stop, Hesi, Fake. Nice video, I learn a lot

[@jfrench_gutta906]

Yup, he's already a threat he just gone get better & better great separation pure speed good body control quick handles yup 💯 he had one hell of a rookie season he was cold in Louisville.

[@BallinDay96]

His bag is soooo elite

[@stonadopey]

Young D.rose with a jumpshot

[@russell9411]

Splash Industries Dwayne wade

[@jasonbabilonia3037]

good comparison

[@nikeettg5613]

Fuck no he ain't no where near as fast as drose was..he ain't no dwade either I fucks wit Mitchell but y'all over rating him already calm down with the crazy comparisons

[@watchnofacee]

Nah Idk wtf you looking at. Thats young Dwade with a 3pt.

[@darkwingduck315]

Nope...

[@crisikingful]

D wade play style loving it more and more

[@ashyIarry]

Need a part 2 for this season

[@wesleydass1746]

Great video evin gualberto 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@laroniverse4310]

He fucking speedy! Like stepping on the metal all day.

[@BigDoughBoy202]

Bright bright future 💯

[@mcfuckinanotheraccount808]

D Rose, Dame, and Wade, combined in one player.. absolutely insane. He's the REAL DEAL as much as D Rose was or even more

[@bocca_lupo]

Thank you so much

[@Kobayakawah]

wade + drose = mitchell

[@therealtubeplayer]

Rookie of the year

[@kapach1000]

Oozing with Confidence

[@jijicullen4787]

Best rookie

[@brysenfochtman3786]

Maybe Mitchell can get rookie of the year next year..

[@lawsonpinegar8690]

Keep these videos up!! I subscribed just because you definitely work hard on your video making craft and we respect you for these long amazing videos! Thanks bro! If possible could you do a throw back Tim hardaway Sr one. His crosses are amazing and I use these films to work on my game. Again thanks!

[@JapanForSale]

The whole time I'm reminded of drose's ligaments hanging on by a thread, and nobody knew enough to stop him from doing all those destructive moves with his legs.

[@maxyun13]

Love to see the slasher. Good!

[@ecclesiarimporok1771]

Future MVP

[@anthonybaylor9436]

Bruh cold

[@vattozy4802]

Mitchel and tatum are insane

[@rjv5509]

He has good center of gravity

[@kervinstephen7797]

Got that clutch gene, and he just a rookie.

[@owet4715]

11:29 😱😱😱 that was fuego

[@princetufon3129]

Almost ended a man's life on the last highlight

[@joshuarucker1094]

As a Louisville fan we new he was going to be really good just didn't know when the nba was going to see it russ smith would be killing like this to if someone do no who russ is look him up

[@alanleon8775]

D wade + Dame = Donovan Hmmm all start with D

[@Dontlookatme651]

He avoids contact so damn well

[@Player_Review]

Almost avoids it too well. I'd like to see him at the line more often, but the finesse of avoiding contact makes it more fun to watch.

[@Tomatobasil-v9y]

Player Review he averaged around 3 fts a game imagine if bumps that up to like 6 or8

[@cmanning30]

4:29 who does this remind you of? Looks a lot like Jordan. Mitchell won the dunk contest his rookie year too. All haters beware of this man he is coming!

[@LuanNguyen-ls5rt]

Dwade with a jumper.

[@paulinejames8822]

Young Dwade with a 3 point shot

[@Aceee_24]

Young D.Wade

[@HAHAHA-oo5co]

The real ROTY nuff said

[@jinocatangal4227]

Yo... What happened to the Joel Embiid video? This video is dope tho SpidaMitchell is definitely one to watch. Seriously tho... Where's the Joel Embiid Defensive Dynamo vid? Or was it a Rim Protector vid...

[@EvinGualberto]

Jino Catangal it was rim protector video but it got taken down (like my Kristaps one, and the Devin Booker video, and the Kyrie vid. My videos are getting removed like they’re the plague or something. I’ll see what I can do about reuploading

[@jinocatangal4227]

Evin Gualberto well that's a bummer I like those. Eyyy you make the coolest compilations tho bro, saw the Iso Joe Johnson, Superb Separation vid had to drop a like within the first couple of minutes, I like that you included his time in Atlanta and Brooklyn. Great work bro, keep it up. I hope KZbin will stop taking them down. Peace.

[@wwspd7105]

donovan mitchell, the real life shammy wells, the next swaggy p that is not streaky

[@dallen8997]

I was there 20 years ago when Damian Lillard and Dwyane Wade a little baby named Spidey Mitchell

[@bigboibriggs2709]

this video aged well

[@abboss4013]

Dwayne Wade with the shoot

[@justintuyennguyen]

I’ve noticed that Donovan hardly finishes with his left hand 🤔

[@geoffreyngesa6804]

He plays like a veteran...

[@pspismyname02]

He’s no young rose nor dwade. He’s more of an athletic kyrie

[@jacobestrada3725]

Manu ginobli lay up package

[@milesarchibold6893]

If donavan mitchel and giannnis were on a team...

[@huibui2978]

should have won rookie of the Year

[@Diinerro]

D wade w a jumper

[@solomonjagun4602]

ROTY

[@DanielLopez-pu4hx]

He reminds me of Kyrie around the rim.

[@Attoh_Chris888]

MVP 2k19😂😂

[@jacobnorton2092]

ROTY💯💯💯

[@wesleydass1746]

Yo evin gualberto where is the jayson tatum superb seperation video?

[@Hxncho_Great]

Can you make a Kemba Walker or Devin Booker video ?

[@AbbysinianReaction]

He has some long ass arms 😭 layups are crazy easy for this guy

[@BA_deFo]

🕷ROY 🐐

[@howardhakim8685]

hes creativity is like kyrie but hes left hand finish is not as good as kyries yet i guess

[@aerial18]

His shot is so similar to Arenas

[@xxxsantaclaus5083]

Draymond tripped lol

[@RangerK99]

the reason why he is better than simmions

[@clampgod5156]

where is paul george last video?

[@EvinGualberto]

It got taken down. I'll post a link when I reupload it.

[@scarfacereivax7857]

Dwade+lilliard+ginobili= DM 45

[@imthinkingboutit8742]

Reminds me of prime dwade

[@Jaytrixs]

Reminds me of a athletic Kyrie

[@BigShaneGillis]

*Me>Tatum>Mitchell*

[@eugenekrabs7377]

If dwade in his prime could shoot it would have looked like this

[@Gstone1212]

Simmons isn't a rookie.

[@kyledeguzmanolid2974]

is dis d. rose da 2nd?

[@bigwusa904]

Do James harden

[@lebronjames2610]

Why Ben Simmons?? It is because He's the 1st Pick or it's because of LeBron?? I'm a fan of LeBron but this is the real ROTY! Donovan Mitchell

[@thesecondunfairesteel1755]

hes not rookie of the year because he doesnt play like a rookie

[@TIMBERRA]

D-Wade 2.0

[@marcellascobb4488]

He kinda move like the old drose

[@MYTHIC_PRODIGY]

Already better than curry

[@knee-colayo-kitc104]

The Kids a Dwyane Wade * Damian Lillard fusion. Freak Athlete too

[@be4unvme]

yea, he like a smoother version of westbrook

[@chriscc14]

Knee-Cola Yo-kitc he got a lot of kyrie in him too

[@DARKKID998]

Knee-Cola Yo-kitc the two people u names are freak athletes I mean pillars don’t show off his athleticism anymore idk y and wade old but don’t get me wrong they got bounce

[@SebuTK]

Knee-Cola Yo-kitc Russell with a nice ass jumper

[@martindagoat3909]

Chris C he can’t dribble like kyrie at all