In the NBA, there are definitely some benefits to playing in the larger market. Many players who play for teams in cities such as Los Angeles and New York have received more media attention, which can give players more recognition and visibility among fans.
Donovan Mitchell is one of the league's best pointing guards, and his performance on the offensive end is a big reason for the Jazz's success in recent years. This season, Mitchell has averaged 25.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
Despite his excellent performances, Donovan Mitchell did not receive the same level of recognition as other stars of his class. In the NBA's official 2022 All-Star First Round voting results, Mitchell won only 217546 votes, ranking 7th in the Western Conference backcourt. It has to do with the fact that he plays for smaller local teams.
Recently, ESPN McMahon mentioned this in the report, he believes that Donovan Mitchell wants to play for a team with a larger market.
"I think it's a little different from Donovan Mitchell's situation in Salt Lake City because I would say that at least there's speculation in the league that the size of the market might be important to him."
Playing for a larger market may help increase players' influence in the media, but that's not the only way to do it, and winning a championship can do just as much. In fact, Alphabet Brother has faced the same problem for a long time, and he has taken his popularity among fans to the next level after winning the championship in 2021. If Mitchell can lead the Utah Jazz to a championship, we'll see him get more respect and attention.
Currently, the Jazz are third in the Western Conference, and they are only two wins behind The No. 2 seed Golden State Warriors. Only time will tell how well they perform, but the Utah Jazz are clearly one of the best teams in the league.