Donovan Mitchell's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Donovan Mitchell's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | Left Ankle | 2019-04-20 | Missed the remainder of the game and was sidelined for a few weeks. | During a playoff game against the Houston Rockets, Mitchell landed awkwardly after a jump shot, leading to a sprained left ankle. The injury forced him to miss the remaining games of the series. | Landed awkwardly after a jump shot. | 2-3 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and ankle strengthening exercises. | Short-term impact; did not affect long-term performance. | Minor frustration due to missing crucial games. | No significant previous injuries to the left ankle. | Returned to competition after full recovery. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Team doctors and physical therapists. | No long-term impact. | Increased focus on ankle strengthening exercises. | Missed playoff games. | Pain and swelling in the left ankle. | Moderate, due to the nature of ankle injuries. | Support from team and family. | Team's training facility. |
| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2021-04-15 | Missed several games, including the start of the playoffs. | In a game against the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell landed awkwardly after a layup attempt, resulting in a sprained right ankle. This injury caused him to miss the last 16 games of the regular season and the start of the playoffs. | Landed awkwardly after a layup attempt. | 6-8 weeks | Intensive physical therapy, including range-of-motion exercises and strength training. | Significant short-term impact; missed crucial playoff games. | Frustration and stress due to missing important games. | Previous left ankle sprain but no significant injuries to the right ankle. | Returned to playoff competition after full recovery. | Severe | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by intensive physical therapy. | Team doctors, orthopedic specialists, and physical therapists. | No long-term impact, but increased focus on ankle health. | Enhanced ankle support and conditioning exercises. | Missed the last 16 games of the regular season and the start of the playoffs. | Severe pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight on the right ankle. | Moderate to high, due to the severity of the initi | Strong support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team's training facility and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
| Rib Injuries | Ribs | 2021-01-28 | Played through the pain but required rest post-game. | During a game against the Dallas Mavericks, Mitchell collided with an opposing player, leading to a bruised rib. He continued to play through the pain but needed rest and treatment post-game. | Collided with another player during a game. | 1-2 weeks | Rest and pain management, followed by gradual return to activity. | Minimal impact; continued to play at a high level. | Minor discomfort but maintained focus and performance. | No significant previous rib injuries. | Returned to full activity after rest and recovery. | Mild | Rest, painkillers, and gradual return to activity. | Team doctors and trainers. | No long-term impact. | Improved awareness and protective gear. | Did not miss any significant competition. | Pain in the rib area, difficulty breathing deeply. | Low, with proper rest and care. | Support from team and medical staff. | Team's training facility. |
Donovan Mitchell's Sports Injuries Videos
Donovan Mitchell suffers apparent leg injury vs. Knicks | NBA on ESPN
Donovan Mitchell, with 10 seconds left, drives inside but misses the shot as Isaiah Hartenstein contests. Mitchell goes down, seemingly stepped on by Hartenstein. The New York Knicks win 105-103. Mitchell remains on the floor, grabbing the back of his right leg, but eventually gets up and walks off gingerly.
Donovan Mitchell goes down hard with a leg injury and needs assistance to leave the court.
The video shows a basketball game where the Utah Jazz turn the ball over, leading to a three-pointer by Brogden. Rudy Gobert makes a play at the rim, mitigating the turnover. However, Donovan Mitchell appears to injure his knee and needs assistance leaving the court. This happens on the same day Dwyane Wade joins the Jazz ownership. The commentators express concern over Mitchell's injury and hope it isn't severe. The game score is 74-65 in favor of the Pacers as the Jazz take a timeout.
