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 Jr., nicknamed "Spida", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Drafted in 2017, he initially played for the Utah Jazz from 2017 to 2022. Mitchell is a six-time NBA All-Star and has been selected twice for the All-NBA Team, marking him as a prominent figure in contemporary basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 1, 2017: Scored a 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 the Jazz scoring record for a rookie.

December 2017: Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2017

In December 2017, Donovan Mitchell was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month after averaging 23.1 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals.

2017: All-conference honors and NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2017, Donovan Mitchell earned first-team all-conference honors in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). As a rookie with the Utah Jazz, he 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, Donovan Mitchell was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2017.

January 15, 2018: Surpassed Karl Malone's franchise record

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

February 2, 2018: Recorded second 40-point game of rookie season

On February 2, 2018, Donovan Mitchell recorded his second 40-point game of his rookie season against the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first rookie guard to notch two 40-point games since Allen Iverson in 1996–97.

February 5, 2018: Named injury replacement for the 2018 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and Won the Contest

On February 5, 2018, Donovan Mitchell was named as an injury replacement for the 2018 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and won the contest.

March 1, 2018: Named Western Conference Rookie of the month

On March 1, 2018, Donovan Mitchell was named as the Western Conference Rookie of the month for the third time that season for games played in February.

May 22, 2018: Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team

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

2018: Won Slam Dunk Contest

In 2018, as a rookie with the Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell won the Slam Dunk Contest.

August 17, 2020: Scored 57 points in a playoff game

On August 17, 2020, Donovan Mitchell scored 57 points in a playoff loss to the Nuggets, the third most in playoff history.

February 23, 2021: Named a Western Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game

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 a Western Conference reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

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: 71-Point Game

On January 2, 2023, Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, a career-high and Cavaliers-record, in a 145–134 overtime win against the Chicago Bulls. He also had eight rebounds and 11 assists. This was the highest-scoring game since Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006.

November 10, 2025: Career-High Rebounds in Loss

On November 10, 2025, Donovan Mitchell recorded 28 points, a career-high 15 rebounds, and 8 assists, including a game-tying 3-pointer in overtime. Ultimately, the Cavaliers were edged out by the Miami Heat, with a score of 140-138.