Along came a ’Spida’: Mitchell wins Slam Dunk Contest

Los Angeles • As Donovan Mitchell left the press room of the Staples Center, trophy in hand, his heels dragged against the carpet. He hadn’t eaten all day.How could he? As he faced the realization of a childhood ambition for hours leading up to Saturday night, all other thoughts fell by the wayside.“Believe it or not,” he said, “I’ve been preparing for this since I was a kid.”Mitchell, 21, has been honing his routine since he first dunked in seventh grade