BALLADEX
Search any athlete… ⌘K
NBA
DM
#34

Dillon Mitchell

Forward · Boston Celtics · 6'8", 210 lb · St. John's · Drafted 40th overall, 2026
No. 40 pick (2026)2026 draft classSt. John's
NBABoston CelticsForwards
Compare:vs Scheiermanvs Jr.vs Whitevs Gonzálezvs Tatumvs Walsh
In short

Dillon Mitchell is a forward the Boston Celtics selected 40th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of St. John's. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceTue, Nov 10
@Atlanta HawksAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
6.5
range 3.8–9.2
Line 6.5
50%
to go over
Team win
36%
111–114
Poi 6.5 Lean overReb 3.8 Lean underAss 1.5 Lean overPRA 11.8 Lean under
Likely on himDyson Daniels· 94 Perimeter DElite stopper
5+ pts69%10+ pts12%

Model lines Mitchell at 6.5 pts (range 3.8–9.2) vs a 6.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (64%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 96.9 pace.

Full matchup breakdown · all markets →
Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Dillon’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 22%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 8% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 22% of scoring, 27% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint22%
  • Mid-range (L)8%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
✦ Ask anything about Mitchell
The Mitchell Story — narrated
Tap play to hear his story, told as a 90-second short.
🔊 Prototype uses your browser's built-in voice. Production would use a studio-grade AI narrator.

Dillon Mitchell was a second-round pick (40th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Boston Celtics out of St. John's.

He has not played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27, so this page carries projections only.

— end of story —
Want the full numbers? Open the breakdown →
Draft
#40 2026 R2
St. John's
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dillon Mitchell is a 2026 second-round forward for the Boston Celtics.

Selected 40th overall out of St. John's, Mitchell makes his NBA debut in 2026-27.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Mitchell joins the Boston Celtics as a 2026 second-round pick out of St. John's.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round forward out of St. John's.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
52/100
Scoring41
Playmaking31
Rebounding41
Perimeter D41
Rim protection29
Spacing39
Athleticism49
Clutch37
40th pick, 2026St. John's
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Mitchell projects as a depth wing prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#40
2026 R2, St. John's
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 40th overall (second round) by the Boston Celtics.

Hardware

#40
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

A second-round forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Dillon Mitchell's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #40; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Dillon Mitchell drafted?

Dillon Mitchell was selected 40th overall (second round) by the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA draft, out of St. John's.

Does Mitchell have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he debuts in 2026-27.