VIDEO: Clip Emerges of Donovan Mitchell Joking With Fans About Coronavirus Before Wednesday’s Cancelled Game

Rudy Gobert testing positive for coronavirus after his microphone-touching antics seemed to be a brutal dose of irony. Now, footage has emerged of an interaction between Donovan Mitchell and a Jazz fan ahead of Wednesday's game, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mitchell can be seen telling a courtside-seated fan that he wouldn't pass them the ball due to fear of spreading the virus. Fast forward less than 24 hours, and Mitchell had become the second player in the league to test positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Donovan Mitchell to a fan last night before the game:

“y’all can’t touch it, y’all might have the virus.” (the ball) pic.twitter.com/c2WSnCgqGQ
— Ball Realm (@TheBallRealm) March 13, 2020

Mitchell was recorded responding to the fan saying, "y'all can't touch it, y'all might have the virus."

While Mitchell's words were said in jest, the young guard would soon discover that it was a very good thing that he didn't let those fans get their hands on the ball.

Now in quarantine, Mitchell took to social media to provide an update on his status to fans.,

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Thanks to everyone who has been reaching out since hearing the news about my positive test. We are all learning more about the seriousness of this situation and hopefully people can continue to educate themselves and realize that they need to behave responsibly both for their own health and for the well being of those around them. I appreciate the authorities in Oklahoma who were helpful with the testing process and everyone from the @utahjazz who have been so supportive. I am going to keep following the advice of our medical staff and hope that we can all come together and be there for each other and our neighbors who need our help❤️?

A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Mar 12, 2020 at 10:20am PDT

We're wishing both Gobert and Mitchell a speedy recovery. Coronavirus is no joke, and this video shows just how close fans can actually get to these star players, and why the NBA had little choice but to bar fans from the arena, and eventually postponing the regular season.