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. He was drafted into the NBA in 2017 and played for the Utah Jazz from 2017 to 2022. A seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Team member, Mitchell is a prominent figure in contemporary basketball.

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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 114–108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, setting a Jazz scoring record for a rookie.

December 2017: Western Conference Rookie of the Month (December)

In December 2017, Donovan Mitchell was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

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

In 2017, Donovan Mitchell earned first-team all-conference honors in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) while playing college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. As a rookie with the Utah Jazz, he was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

January 4, 2018: Western Conference Rookie of the Month

On January 4, 2018, Donovan Mitchell was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2017 after averaging 23.1 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 34.3 minutes per game during the month of December.

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 when he had his 19th 20+ point game.

February 5, 2018: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Win

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: Western Conference Rookie of the Month (February)

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: NBA All-Rookie First Team Selection

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

2018: Slam Dunk Contest Win

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

August 17, 2020: Scored 57 Points

On August 17, 2020, Donovan Mitchell scored 57 points in a 125–135 overtime loss to the Nuggets, the third most in playoff history.

February 23, 2021: Second All-Star Selection

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: Third Consecutive All-Star Selection

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: Scores NBA season-high, career-high, and Cavaliers-record 71 points

On January 2, 2023, Donovan Mitchell achieved an NBA season-high, career-high, and Cavaliers-record 71 points in a 145–134 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls. He also recorded eight rebounds and 11 assists. This was the highest-scoring game for an NBA player since 2006, and Mitchell became the seventh player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a game, being the first to do so with at least 10 assists.

January 25, 2025: Named Eastern Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game

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 as a starter.