Donovan Mitchell's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Donovan Mitchell. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Donovan Mitchell, nicknamed "Spida", is an American professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Drafted into the NBA in 2017, he played for the Utah Jazz from 2017 to 2022. Mitchell is a six-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Team selection, marking him as a prominent player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 1, 2017: Career-High 41 Points

On December 1, 2017, Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 41 points in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, setting a Jazz rookie scoring record.

December 2017: Western Conference Rookie of the Month

In December 2017, Donovan Mitchell was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month after averaging 23.1 points per game.

2017: All-Conference Honors and NBA All-Rookie Team

In 2017, Donovan Mitchell earned first-team all-conference honors in the ACC and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

January 4, 2018: Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2017

On January 4, 2018, Mitchell was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2017 after averaging 23.1 points.

January 15, 2018: Surpassed Franchise Record

On January 15, 2018, Donovan Mitchell surpassed Karl Malone's franchise record for most 20+ points games during a rookie season with his 19th such game.

February 2, 2018: Second 40-Point Game

On February 2, 2018, Donovan Mitchell recorded his second 40-point game of his rookie season against the Phoenix Suns.

February 5, 2018: NBA Slam Dunk Contest

On February 5, 2018, Donovan Mitchell won the 2018 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

March 1, 2018: Western Conference Rookie of the month for the third time

On March 1, 2018, Mitchell was named as the Western Conference Rookie of the month for the third time.

May 22, 2018: NBA All-Rookie First Team

On May 22, 2018, Donovan Mitchell was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2018: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner

In 2018, Donovan Mitchell won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

February 23, 2021: Named Western Conference All-Star Reserve

On February 23, 2021, Donovan Mitchell was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking his second consecutive All-Star selection.

February 3, 2022: Named Western Conference All-Star Reserve

On February 3, 2022, Donovan Mitchell was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his third consecutive All-Star selection.

January 2, 2023: Mitchell Scores 71 Points

On January 2, 2023, Donovan Mitchell achieved a career-high and Cavaliers-record 71 points in a 145–134 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls. He also had eight rebounds and 11 assists. This performance marked the highest-scoring game by an NBA player since Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006, and made Mitchell the seventh player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a game, also being the first to do so with at least 10 assists.

January 25, 2025: Mitchell Named All-Star Starter

On January 25, 2025, Donovan Mitchell was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his sixth consecutive selection and second time as a starter.