Donovan Mitchell jokes about others having Coronavirus prior to testing +ve in Oklahoma

On Thursday, Donovan Mitchell was tested positive for the coronavirus after Rudy Gobert. A few days ago, Gobert was seen joking about the virus and touching reporters' mics. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski also reported about Gobert being careless in the locker room. In a recent video shared of Donovan Mitchell, the 23-year-old guard was also seen joking about the virus. 

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Donovan Mitchell coronavirus: Donovan Mitchell jokes about the virus, refuses to give fan his basketball

While most people shared memes after the video was released, many agreed that Donovan Mitchell was careful and limited fan interactions as the NBA had advised. The video was taken while the Donovan Mitchell practised before their game against Oklahoma City Thunder. Some even compared his behaviour to Gobert, who joked about the coronavirus while also carelessly touched mics. 

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Donovan Mitchell coronavirus: Netizens react to Donovan Mitchell's video

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Donovan Mitchell coronavirus: Guard issues statement on his illness via Instagram

 

 

 

 

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Thanks to everyone who has been reaching out since hearing the news about my positive test. We are all learning more about the seriousness of this situation and hopefully people can continue to educate themselves and realize that they need to behave responsibly both for their own health and for the well being of those around them. I appreciate the authorities in Oklahoma who were helpful with the testing process and everyone from the @utahjazz who have been so supportive. I am going to keep following the advice of our medical staff and hope that we can all come together and be there for each other and our neighbors who need our help❤️🕷

A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Mar 12, 2020 at 10:20am PDT

Donovan Mitchell coronavirus: Mitchell tests positive for coronavirus after Rudy Gobert

Donovan Mitchell coronavirus: Donovan Mitchell Encore Boston visit could have caused him COVID-19

On March 5, Donovan Mitchell was reportedly at the Encore Boston Harbor casino while his team was going to play the Boston Celtics. On Thursday, Encore Boston along with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced that one Encore's guests had tested positive for the coronavirus. However, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed Encore that the person tested was at 'low risk' when they visited. Encore Boston was also unaware of the guest's interaction with others. 

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