Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell described the moments he took to support fiancée Coco Jones’ Super Bowl in superlative terms. The NBA star took a sideline seat during the Super Bowl LX show as Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before the historic Super Bowl 2026 game between the Seahawks and the Patriots on February 8.
For Mitchell, standing by his woman while she delivered on football’s biggest stage was never an ordinary feat. Here’s more on Mitchell’s emotional reflection.
Mitchell Reflects on Supporting Coco Jones at Super Bowl 60
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Recording artist Coco Jones performs before Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Blake/Reuters via Imagn Images
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Recording artist Coco Jones performs before Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Blake/Reuters via Imagn Images
The couple, who got official last July after two years of dating, kissed on the field after her emphatic rendition of the Black national anthem at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The R&B singer, 28, and the seven-time NBA All-Star, 29, left the field together after her performance.
Donning a beautiful all-white cropped jacket over a long skirt designed by Karl Kani, the Grammy winner entertained guests to a thrilling rendition of the song. The setting paid homage to the late Whitney Houston, who wore a red, white, and blue tracksuit and a white headband. Among many other things, the late Houston is remembered for an inspirational performance at “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XXV in 1991.
Mitchell travelled over three hours from Sacramento to Santa Clara to support his fiancée at the Super Bowl after his side ousted the Kings, 136-126, the previous (Saturday) night. His trip to California also came just before the Cleveland played the Nuggets in Denver on Monday.
Donovan Mitchell on the photo with Coco Jones at the Super Bowl:
“She did her thing. It was just an emotional moment for how much she put into that, and for me to be right by her side to support her, show her love, and give her the flowers that she deserved. It was special.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/agHLWDjEdK
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When reacting to his public display of affection following his fiancée’s Super Bowl LX performance, Mitchellsays:
“She did her thing. It was just an emotional moment for how much she put into that, and for me to be right by her side to support her, show her love, and give her the flowers that she deserved. It was special.”
Since he got drafted in the first round if the 2017 NBA draft, Donovan Mitchell has gone on to be one of the biggest players of his generation. At only 29, Cleveland Cavaliers guard already has seven NBA All-Star appearances, alongside two All-NBA Team Memberships.