Donovan Mitchell said the illness is unrelated to COVID-19 NBAAllStar
Feb 20, 2022
Hours ahead of the opening tip for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell released a statement saying he would not be participating in the game due to an upper respiratory illness. The condition is unrelated to COVID-19. “Remorsefully, I will not be able to play in tonight’s All-Star Game due to an upper respiratory illness ,” Mitchell’s statement read. “The entire All-Star weekend is a celebration of the basketball community, the fans and the sport I am blessed to play. I’m focused on getting well and back out on the court. Thank you for all the get-well wishes. I can’t wait to see the game later today.”
Mitchell was selected to the All-Star Game as a reserve for the third consecutive season. He currently ranks 10th in the league in scoring, averaging 25.7 points per game, and is shooting a career-best 45.6% from the field.
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