BET GONE WRONG: Duke Alum Donovan Mitchell Rocks Cleveland Cavaliers Shirt After Losing Bet to Evan Mobley!
In a hilarious turn of events, Duke alum Donovan Mitchell has been forced to wear a Cleveland Cavaliers shirt after losing a bet to his teammate, Evan Mobley. The playful wager, which stemmed from some friendly trash talk between the two, has quickly gone viral, showing that even NBA stars aren’t immune to the fun of losing a bet.
The back-and-forth between Mitchell and Mobley began earlier this season when the two were discussing their college basketball allegiances. Mitchell, a proud Duke Blue Devil, and Mobley, a USC Trojan, had a bit of fun debating which school was superior. As the rivalry escalated, Mobley, who had been holding his own on the court for the Cavaliers, proposed a lighthearted bet: if Duke lost to USC in a hypothetical game, Mitchell would have to wear a Cavaliers shirt for a whole day.
Of course, Mitchell, confident in his Blue Devils’ basketball program, agreed to the wager with no hesitation. However, things didn’t go as planned when Mitchell’s alma mater fell short in a mock “Best of the Best” collegiate matchup (not an actual game, but a fun, imagined scenario). With the Cavaliers having the last laugh, Mitchell found himself in the unenviable position of having to fulfill his end of the bet.
As promised, Mitchell was spotted by fans and teammates sporting the Cleveland Cavaliers gear at a team practice, much to the amusement of Mobley and the rest of the Cavs roster. The moment was captured on social media, with Mobley playfully mocking Mitchell while the Duke alum could only shake his head in defeat.
For Mitchell, the situation is a reminder that while he’s a fierce competitor on the court, he’s not above some good-natured fun off of it. Known for his competitive spirit, Mitchell took the loss in stride, even joking that wearing the Cavaliers shirt wasn’t as bad as it seemed—especially since his teammates were all on hand to cheer him on.
Fans were quick to comment on the viral moment, with many laughing at the sight of Mitchell in enemy territory—albeit for a brief period. The moment also showcased the camaraderie and sense of humor that exists within the Cavaliers’ locker room, and further solidified Mobley as a playful force to be reckoned with.
At the end of the day, it’s all in good fun, and while Donovan Mitchell may not be joining the Cavs any time soon, at least he can say he’s paid up on his bet—complete with a smile and a Cavaliers shirt.
