Donovan Mitchell On Cavaliers’ Championship Chase, Entering Year 10 & Marrying Coco Jones

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on Cousins to discuss his evolution as a player, Cleveland’s championship expectations, and the mindset driving him as he enters his 10th NBA season. Donovan reflects on the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals run, why he still wants Game 1 back, and how the playoff sweep has fueled his offseason preparation. He explains how positive affirmations have strengthened his mindset, what he’s adding to his game, expectations for Evan Mobley, and building chemistry with James Harden. Donovan also shares how former teammate Mike Conley helped shape him into a veteran leader. Donovan looks back on his historic 71-point game against the Chicago Bulls, growing up around the New York Mets with dreams of playing baseball, and choosing Louisville among 26 college offers. He also discusses mentoring Mikel Brown Jr., playing in the NBA Bubble, and why he hopes to play baseball after his NBA career. Plus, Donovan opens up about marrying Grammy-winning singer Coco Jones, the pressure of writing his wedding vows, and finally getting an Instagram follow-back. He also sings lyrics from his favorite Coco Jones song and reveals the story behind his “Spida” nickname. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Donovan Mitchell Joins The Cousins 01:21 Donovan on Love, Marriage & Coco Jones 04:38 Breaking Down the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals Run 14:57 Entering Year 10: How Donovan Has Evolved 17:47 Evan Mobley’s Next Leap & Teaming Up with James Harden 22:26 How a Positive Mindset Changed Donovan’s Game 29:45 The Night Donovan Dropped 71 on Chicago 36:08 Baseball Was the Original Dream 40:55 Choosing Louisville Over 26 Offers 45:12 Why Mentoring the Next Generation Matters 50:40 NHTSA Game Changing Decisions 53:53 Inside Donovan’s NBA Bubble Experience 58:34 Xfinity Court Connections 01:00:59 Giving Coco Jones Her Flowers 01:09:27 Wrap Up Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: Xfinity: Xfinity Shield is your defensive line at home and online with built-in WiFi protection features. Detect motion with your Xfinity Gateway, no cameras needed. Plus, your devices are protected from threats and risky sites the moment they connect. Get it now at xfinity.com/shield. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?cmp=BAC:NA:ACQ:BAUP:PRO:GEN:HIS:COM:DIG:wifishield:2377 Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code Cousins for 15% off your first order. NHTSA: Drunk driving changes your world. Drive sober or get pulled over. Paid for by NHTSA https://www.pledgetodrivesober.com/ ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS