Donovan Mitchell's 'Spida' nickname officially added to Dictionary.com

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Mark D. Smith / USA TODAY Sports

Donovan Mitchell's nickname is now recognized by Dictionary.com.

The website added "Spida" as an official entry under the slang category, defining it as: "A basketball species usually found above the rim; equipped with superhuman senses, shot-slinging abilities, and unrivaled bounce."

They also provided an alternate definition: "Nickname of Donovan Mitchell, record-breaking shooting guard for the Utah Jazz and contender for NBA's 2018 Rookie of the Year."

Dictionary.com goes on to explain the origin of "Spida," and includes a photo of Mitchell's famous rookie hoodie, which features their definition of the word.

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