Utah's Donovan Mitchell (respiratory illness) misses 2022 All-Star Game

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell did not play in the 2022 All-Star Game on Sunday due to an upper respiratory illness.

Get well, Don! We’ll be watching for your in-game tweets ❤️ https://t.co/jc1STJGTKm

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 20, 2022

Statement from Donovan Mitchell:

“It is a great honor and has always been a dream of mine to be selected as an NBA All-Star. Remorsefully, I will not be able to play in tonight’s All-Star Game due to an upper respiratory illness (non-COVID-related). The entire All-Star weekend is a celebration of the basketball community, the fans and the sport I am blessed to play. I’m focused on getting well and back out on the court. Thank you for all the get-well wishes. I can’t wait to see the game later today.”