Mikel Brown Jr. reflects on praise from Donovan Mitchell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Mikel Brown Jr. discussed the significance of praise he received from Donovan Mitchell during an interview. Brown expressed that Mitchell's accolades boosted his confidence, especially following Mitchell's achievements during their time at Louisville. The two have maintained a close relationship since their initial meeting when Brown was a high school junior. Brown highlighted the importance of having someone like Mitchell, a recognized superstar, believe in his potential.
- •Mikel Brown Jr. values recognition from Donovan Mitchell.
- •Brown described his confidence boost from Mitchell's praise.
- •The two players developed a close relationship over the years.
- •Mitchell's accomplishments at Louisville set a standard for Brown.
- •Brown is focused on his growth as a player.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — But yeah, I mean to hear that praise from him, I mean …
"But yeah, I mean to hear that praise from him, I mean …
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