HISTORY MADE: Donovan Mitchell Earns All-NBA First Team Honors After Electrifying Season and Leading Cavs to Eastern Conference Semifinals
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has officially been named to the 2025 All-NBA First Team, capping off a record-breaking season that saw him carry the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and solidify his status as one of the premier players in the NBA.
This marks the first All-NBA First Team selection in Mitchell’s career, a well-deserved honor that reflects his leadership, explosive scoring ability, and commitment to excellence throughout the 2024-2025 campaign. Averaging 28.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game, Mitchell was a force on both ends of the floor and the undisputed heartbeat of a resurgent Cavs squad.
“This means everything to me,” Mitchell said after the announcement. “I’ve worked my entire life to reach this level, and to be recognized alongside some of the league’s greatest talents is an incredible honor. But I’m not done. Cleveland is home, and I’m here to bring a championship to this city.”
Mitchell’s incredible season included multiple 40-point games, clutch playoff performances, and a vocal presence in the locker room that helped guide a young Cavaliers team through adversity and into the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers, considered underdogs by many entering the playoffs, advanced to the Eastern Semis after a thrilling first-round upset over a higher-seeded opponent, with Mitchell playing the role of closer and captain.
Cavaliers Head Coach Kenny Atkinson called Mitchell’s honor “a moment of pride for the entire organization.”
“Donovan is the kind of player who makes everyone around him better. His impact goes far beyond the box score — it’s about leadership, heart, and determination. This All-NBA First Team nod is a reflection of everything he brings to our team and this city,” Atkinson said.
Mitchell becomes the first Cavalier to make the All-NBA First Team since LeBron James, placing him in elite company and further cementing his legacy in Cleveland.
As the Cavaliers look ahead to the next season with renewed hope and a foundation built around Mitchell’s greatness, fans across the NBA landscape are taking notice — Donovan Mitchell isn’t just a star, he’s a certified superstar, and he’s just getting started.
