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
