- Mitchell is the 2ND FASTEST PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY TO MAKE 1,000 THREE-POINTERS, doing so in his 355th career game on Nov. 9 at SAC.
- Became just the 2ND PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY to record 30+ points in 5 of his first 6 games with a franchise, joining Wilt Chamberlin in 1959.
- He has made the 5TH-MOST THREE-POINTERS SINCE ENTERING THE NBA (1,092)
- Mitchell scored 319 points in the first 10 games, the most by a player in their first 10 outings with the Cavaliers EVER! It was also the 2ND-MOST POINTS SCORED BY ANY NBA PLAYER IN THEIR FIRST 10 GAMES WITH A TEAM IN LEAGUE HISTORY, behind only Wilt Chamberlain (371 points in 1959).
- 3RD PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY to record 30+ points in each of his first 3 games with a franchise (Wilt Chamberlain in 1959-60 and Glenn Robinson in 2002-03).
- Scored 30+ points in each of the first 3 games to start the season, a feat that NO OTHER CAVALIER HAS EVER DONE.
- Scored 100 total points in his first 3 games, a FRANCHISE-RECORD to start any season.
- He is on pace to have the 4TH HIGHEST SCORING AVERAGE in a single season in Cavs history.
- He is on pace to become just the 3RD PLAYER IN CAVS HISTORY to average 25.0+ PPG in a single season, joining LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.
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- 1 OF ONLY 2 NBA PLAYERS and THE ONLY ONE IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE with 25.0+ PPG and .400+ 3FG% this season (Stephen Curry).
- Ranks second in the Eastern Conference in three-pointers made per game (3.8) and is second in the NBA in three-pointers made (134 3FGM)
- Has scored 30+ PTS 17 times (3rd-most in East) and 40+ PTS twice.
- Was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Dec. 12-18.
- Mitchell is one of three NBA players with 130+ 3FGM while shooting .400+ 3FG% (Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield).
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Chiney Ogwumike, ESPN Analyst and WNBA Player:
“Donovan Mitchell has taken the next step with his maturation as an All-Star in the NBA. A lot of the criticism around him based on what happened in Utah. Was he is a volume shooter, how is he going to fit into a foundation that is really set with these young guys that are capable, and he has proven to take that next step. They are winning, he is a candidate for everything you can think of when you think about leaders and the direction of this franchise. He has delivered so far for what this big move has been for him personally. I think he should get a little bit more respect for what he has done.”
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Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors:
“Jarret Allen, he’s been constantly getting better since he came into the league, and Evan Mobley’s a star. I don’t care what anybody says. I believed that when he was at USC, he continues to show that promise. And then, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland put pressure on the rim and it makes it even harder to guard them.”
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Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors:
“Jarret Allen, he’s been constantly getting better since he came into the league, and Evan Mobley’s a star. I don’t care what anybody says. I believed that when he was at USC, he continues to show that promise. And then, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland put pressure on the rim and it makes it even harder to guard them.”
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Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks guard:
“He’s (Mitchell) a great shooter, he’s very quick and athletic and he can penetrate the defense. He’s a complete player. Cleveland, when they traded for him, I mean, you can see it. They were winning games a lot and they have an amazing team. He is that guy.”
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Joe Vardon, The Athletic:
“Donovan Mitchell has been the best guard in the East. Amazing timing – the All-Star Game is in Salt Lake and he’s elevating Cleveland’s entire operation.”
“Mitchell has been the best player on the Cavs and there is really no debating it, which is a good thing for an organization that already had two All-Stars in Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, and the runner-up for Rookie of the Year last season in Evan Mobley.”
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Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors:
“Jarret Allen, he’s been constantly getting better since he came into the league, and Evan Mobley’s a star. I don’t care what anybody says. I believed that when he was at USC, he continues to show that promise. And then, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland put pressure on the rim and it makes it even harder to guard them.”
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Chiney Ogwumike, ESPN Analyst and WNBA Player:
“Donovan Mitchell has taken the next step with his maturation as an All-Star in the NBA. A lot of the criticism around him based on what happened in Utah. Was he is a volume shooter, how is he going to fit into a foundation that is really set with these young guys that are capable, and he has proven to take that next step. They are winning, he is a candidate for everything you can think of when you think about leaders and the direction of this franchise. He has delivered so far for what this big move has been for him personally. I think he should get a little bit more respect for what he has done.”
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KEVIN DURANT, BROOKLYN NETS
"Donovan Mitchell is the key to this change for this team and is this the reason why you look at them as contenders at this point. He’s just such a dynamic player since the moment he stepped into the league. He’s the reason why things change."
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Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks guard:
“He’s (Mitchell) a great shooter, he’s very quick and athletic and he can penetrate the defense. He’s a complete player. Cleveland, when they traded for him, I mean, you can see it. They were winning games a lot and they have an amazing team. He is that guy.”
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FRANCHISE-RECORD 71 POINTS (22-34 FG, 7-15 3FG, 20-25 FT), 11 ASSISTS, 8 REBOUNDS AND 1 BLOCK IN A CAREER-HIGH 50 MINUTES DURING THE JAN. 2 WIN VS. CHICAGO
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CAREER-HIGH 71 POINTS (22-34 FG, 7-15 3FG, 20-25 FT), 11 ASSISTS, 8 REBOUNDS AND 1 BLOCK IN A CAREER-HIGH 50 MINUTES DURING THE JAN. 2 WIN VS. CHICAGO
7TH PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY TO RECORD 70+ POINTS IN A GAME
He joined Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, David Thompson, David Robinson, Elgin Baylor and Devin Booker.
71 POINTS SET CAVALIERS SINGLE GAME SCORING RECORD
Mitchell shattered the franchise’s single game scoring record, beating the previous mark of 57 by LeBron James (11/3/17 at WAS) and Kyrie Irving (3/12/15 vs. SAS)
1ST PLAYER TO HAVE A 70-POINT/10-ASSIST GAME IN NBA HISTORY
Mitchell also became the FIRST PLAYER in league history with his stat line (71 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB).
4TH CAVS PLAYER EVER TO SCORE 24 POINTS IN A QUARTER
He had 24 PTS in the 3rd quarter, becoming the 4th player in Cavs history with 24+ points in a period (LeBron James, Kevin Love, Darius Garland).
MOST POINTS IN ANY NBA GAME SINCE 2006
Mitchell’s performance was the most points scored since Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006.
99 POINTS SCORED OR ASSISTED WERE THE 2ND MOST EVER
The 99 points Mitchell created were the 2nd most ever behind the night Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in 1962, per ESPN Stats & Information research. Chamberlain also had two assists, creating 104 PTS that night.
SCORED 55 POINTS AFTER HALFTIME
Mitchell scored a franchise-record 55 points after halftime, tying Kobe Bryant for the most points by any NBA player after intermission in the last 25 seasons.
4TH NBA PLAYER EVER TO MAKE 20 FIELD GOALS AND 20 FREE THROWS OR MORE IN A SINGLE GAME
Mitchell (22 FGM, 20 FTM) joined Wilt Chamberlain (3/2/62), Devin Booker (3/24/17) and Michael Jordan (3/28/90) to accomplish this feat.
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WILLIE GREEN, NEW ORLEANS PELICANS - COACH
"He made them better, he’s a dynamic scorer and player in the NBA. When he comes to an organization that’s already trending upward, he just added to their ability to score and ability to defend. Both he and Garland are a good 1-2 punch."
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KEVIN DURANT, BROOKLYN NETS
“Donovan Mitchell is the key to this change for this team and is this the reason why you look at them as contenders at this point. He’s just such a dynamic player since the moment he stepped into the league. He’s the reason why things change.”
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