Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell may need to start taking even better care of his health if he hopes to create what could become one of the most tender and inspiring stories ever. The league has seen basketball players share the court with idols they once had brief encounters with as children.
Now, one young fan hopes to do the same with the Cavs All-Star.
Mitchell spent part of his pregame routine mingling with fans, and one father-and-son duo got extra lucky when they were spotted by Spida, who brought them courtside. The boy’s father was extremely grateful for the experience.
The child felt the same way.
“It felt amazing. I’ll always remember this time,” the young fan said.
When asked what message he had for the Cavs star, his answer drew an “oooh” from the reporter.
“I’d like to play him in 10 years.”
Before tonight’s game, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell saw a boy in the crowd trying to get an autograph and did him one better, bringing him and his dad down to the court ahead of tipoff.
Mitchell gave the young fan a memory — and a new life goal:
“I’d like to play him in 10 years.”
Before tonight’s game, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell saw a boy in the crowd trying to get an autograph and did him one better, bringing him and his dad down to the court ahead of tipoff.
Mitchell gave the young fan a memory—and a new life goal:
“I’d like to play him in 10 years.” pic.twitter.com/ZVn9kjpQ7P
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) February 12, 2026
Donovan Mitchell responds to the challenge
The kid’s great day did not stop there. Not only the Cavs won a convincing one against the Washington Wizards with Mitchell putting up 30 points. The star also saw his last message.
“See you in a decade 😂🤞🏾,” he wrote in a post quote on X.
Fans gushed over Mitchell’s wholesome moment with the fan.
Donovan , you didn’t just sign an autograph…
You planted a dream 👀🏀
Much respect ♥️— mrpurpose (@mrpurpose0) February 12, 2026
Man this made my night if that was me it would have made my life so glad your making kids memory’s like this
— Ryan Wakeman (@ryanfromwakeman) February 12, 2026
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