Donovan Mitchell vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Donovan Mitchell that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Donovan Mitchell:
2017-18 to 2023-24
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Donovan Mitchell0
David Thompson0
Donovan Mitchell7
David Thompson8
Donovan Mitchell6
David Thompson5
Donovan Mitchell5
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Donovan Mitchell0
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Donovan Mitchell1
David Thompson2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Donovan Mitchell 24.9
David Thompson 22.1

Donovan Mitchell 4.3
David Thompson 3.8

Donovan Mitchell 4.6
David Thompson 3.2

Donovan Mitchell 1.4
David Thompson 0.9

Donovan Mitchell 0.3
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Donovan Mitchell 11,498
David Thompson 11,264

Donovan Mitchell 1,983
David Thompson 1,921

Donovan Mitchell 2,140
David Thompson 1,631

Donovan Mitchell 630
David Thompson 459

Donovan Mitchell 151
David Thompson 407

Donovan Mitchell 462
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .450
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .366
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .842
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Donovan Mitchell 28.3
(2023)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Donovan Mitchell 5.3
(2024)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Donovan Mitchell 6.1
(2024)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Donovan Mitchell 1.8
(2024)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Donovan Mitchell 0.5
(2024)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Donovan Mitchell 27.8
David Thompson 22.9

Donovan Mitchell 5.0
David Thompson 4.3

Donovan Mitchell 5.0
David Thompson 3.7

Donovan Mitchell 1.3
David Thompson 0.9

Donovan Mitchell 0.3
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Donovan Mitchell 1,221
David Thompson 619

Donovan Mitchell 218
David Thompson 115

Donovan Mitchell 221
David Thompson 101

Donovan Mitchell 56
David Thompson 24

Donovan Mitchell 15
David Thompson 27

Donovan Mitchell 44
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .431
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .359
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Donovan Mitchell .856
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Donovan Mitchell 36.3
(2020)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Donovan Mitchell 5.9
(2018)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Donovan Mitchell 7.2
(2023)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Donovan Mitchell 2.0
(2023)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Donovan Mitchell 0.6
(2023)
David Thompson 1.6
(1978)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.