Why Did Donovan Mitchell Steal a $10,000 Tree Costume from the Super Bowl?
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
In one of the most light-hearted and unforgettable moments stemming from Super Bowl LX, Donovan Mitchell confessed to taking a piece of halftime show memorabilia that caught everyone’s attention, a $10,000 tree costume used during the halftime performance.
While most Super Bowl souvenirs are jerseys and signed balls, Mitchell’s souvenir was something truly unique, and he explained exactly why he snagged it.
A Night to Remember: Mitchell at the Super Bowl
Mitchell was in California after a road game with the Cleveland Cavaliers when he decided to attend Super Bowl LX. Even though his favourite team, the Dallas Cowboys, wasn’t playing, his fiancée, singer Coco Jones, performed Lift Every Voice and Sing before kickoff, creating a personal highlight for Mitchell.
The Costume That Captured Mitchell’s Eye
During Bad Bunny’s halftime show, dancers in elaborate costumes, including performers disguised as trees, played a big part in the visual spectacle.
After the performance wrapped, Mitchell saw some of those costumes being discarded by crew members. He later wrote in his diary for Andscape that the moment sparked a spontaneous decision.
“As we were leaving on a golf cart, I saw the dancers in the trees,” Mitchell recalled. “And they were throwing [the tree costumes] away, some were keeping them. I watched this happen and I was like, ‘You know what? I’m going to take one home.’ I went up there, I said, ‘Hey, can I grab one?’ They gave me one.”
Why the Costume Is Worth Attention
Mitchell mentioned seeing one of those tree costumes listed on eBay for roughly $10,000 — though he believes that as time goes on, its value could climb even higher.
While the NBA All-Star guard is clearly aware of his potential financial worth, he also emphasized that this wasn’t about making money.
Conclusion
Donovan Mitchell’s admission about taking a $10,000 Super Bowl tree costume reflects both his spontaneous personality and his appreciation for unforgettable moments.
