Donovan Mitchell admits that Brooklyn Nets fans are lucky to have Mikel Brown Jr.

Donovan Mitchell admits that Brooklyn Nets fans are lucky to have Mikel Brown Jr. originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The past few years have not been kind to the Brooklyn Nets as they went from being possible contenders to being a bit of a mediocre team. However, they are intent on building toward the future, and they might have found a franchise-level player in the 2026 NBA Draft.

That player is Mikel Brown Jr., who has garnered a lot of attention dating back to his college days. Now, he is set to have a big role in the Nets‘ future, and it seems there are a lot of people who are calling him a potential star moving forward.

Mikel Brown Jr. gets huge praise from Donovan Mitchell

The 2026 NBA Draft had a lot of top-level talent, which bodes well for the teams who drafted higher. As the sixth overall pick, Brown has a bright future because he is being set up for success with his position on the Nets’ roster. With his ability to score and be a playmaker, he is in a good spot.

Of course, the Nets are not the best team just yet because they have plenty of young players. At the same time, they are still looking for a long-term vision that they want to follow. Brown could help with that, as he is a good example of a modern-day guard.

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As one of the standout guards in the league, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is a big fan of Brown, dating back to his high school days and when he played at their mutual school, Louisville. That bodes well for the Nets’ future because getting a co-sign from a superstar is a big deal. Brown just got that with Mitchell and, to some extent, James Harden as well.

“Not many high school kids pay attention to the details. I’m having conversations with Mikel like I’m talking to James Harden… Even when he got to Louisville, the process never changed. He’s going to do amazing things in Brooklyn. Nets fans should be really excited because they got one,” Mitchell said on Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

With Brown getting a big co-sign like this, his personality is a good fit for the NBA. He wants to stand out for the Nets, but he is always willing to learn from both his peers and predecessors. It is a good sign for the Nets because they could build a team around this player.

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