Donovan Mitchell tells Thunder fans, Jazz teammates Utah not returning to Oklahoma City this season

The Jazz blew a 25-point second-half lead in Game 5 last night, extending their series with the Thunder. Up 3-2, the Jazz are still in control. They can close out in Game 6 tomorrow in Utah. Blow that, and they must return to Oklahoma City for Game 7 Sunday.

But Utah rookie Donovan Mitchell is making it abundantly clear he doesn’t plan to do that.

Gabe Ikard of The Franchise 107.7:

A buddy sent me this.
Donovan Mitchell: “Hey. We’ll see y’all next year.”#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/sTbt3tKk6q

— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) April 26, 2018

Jake Edmonds of KUTV:

Donovan Mitchell while walking into the locker room: “See y’all next year. We ain’t coming back to this <expletive>.” Said it very matter of factly. #UTAatOKC #TakeNote

— Jake Edmonds (@JakeKUTV) April 26, 2018

A confident proclamation that rallies his team or youthful exuberance run amok?

The narrative will be decided after Game 6. That’s just how this is done.