SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports activities) – Donovan Mitchell will be capable of deal with his household for a very long time to return.

Mitchell, who simply completed an all-star season with Utah Jazz, signed a $ 195 million 5-year extension with the Jazz with $ 163 million assured.

“An important factor is simply to have the ability to deal with my household,” Mitchell stated. “That is actually all for me, ensuring my household is prepared, as a result of I am attempting to win championships, however on the finish of the day I am going house to my mother, sister and pa, my household and that i be certain that everybody is nice.

His household can be effectively taken care of now, and Mitchell will focus his consideration on enhancing and successful the Jazz. He says he will not let his huge paycheck have an effect on his work ethic.

“I am simply going to maintain doing what introduced me right here,” Mitchell stated. “I will proceed to be the identical particular person, the identical participant, the identical work ethic, and the whole lot else will fall into place.”

The Jazz additionally re-signed Jordan Clarkson and introduced Derrick Favors again this offseason. With a wholesome Bojan Bogdanovic, the Jazz ought to be capable of battle for a Western Convention title.

However after a second straight outing within the first spherical playoffs final season, Mitchell is aware of his staff wants to enhance, particularly in protection.

“It’s a must to defend at a excessive degree, you possibly can’t simply depend on our prime three defenders, Rudy, Royce and Joe,” he stated. “Now we have to search out methods, all of us, one by 5, to be higher on the defensive finish. If we play like we performed within the bubble, as a staff, as a unit, particularly on the offensive aspect, and also you add Bojan again in, I believe we’ll be in fine condition.

Off the pitch Mitchell needs to make use of his cash to assist folks and he plans to proceed to be a powerful voice on social points.

“That is the legacy I wish to depart,” he stated. “The championships are nice, the video games are nice, however on the finish of the day I am a black man first. And that is the legacy that I would like to have the ability to inform my youngsters, look, your dad was a part of it, your dad was a part of it, with the ability to present them this recreation is superior. This recreation has allowed my household to reside the way in which we reside, however on the finish of the day, that does not cease you from being black. This doesn’t cover the injustice of the world from you. Ultimately, that is what it truly is. “

The Jazz will open coaching camp on December 1 and the NBA season will start on the 22.