Donovan Mitchell vs. Earl Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Watson 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 2025-26
Donovan Mitchell: 2017-18 to 2025-26
Earl Watson: 2001-02 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Donovan Mitchell 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Seasons Donovan Mitchell 9 Earl Watson 13

Playoffs Played Donovan Mitchell 8 Earl Watson 3

All-Star Games Donovan Mitchell 6 Earl Watson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Donovan Mitchell 1 Earl Watson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Donovan Mitchell 2 Earl Watson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 25.0 Earl Watson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.3 Earl Watson 2.3

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.7 Earl Watson 4.4

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 Earl Watson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 Earl Watson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 14,119 Earl Watson 5,593

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 2,442 Earl Watson 1,985

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 2,672 Earl Watson 3,871

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 776 Earl Watson 873

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 181 Earl Watson 176

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 565 Earl Watson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .451 Earl Watson .411

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .367 Earl Watson .324

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .841 Earl Watson .703

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 30.7 (2026) Earl Watson 10.7 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.1 (2024) Earl Watson 3.0 (2010)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 6.1 (2024) Earl Watson 6.8 (2008)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.8 (2024) Earl Watson 1.3 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.5 (2024) Earl Watson 0.4 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 28.3 Earl Watson 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.0 Earl Watson 1.7

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.8 Earl Watson 1.9

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 Earl Watson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 Earl Watson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 1,783 Earl Watson 38

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 314 Earl Watson 20

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 303 Earl Watson 23

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 86 Earl Watson 8

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 21 Earl Watson 1

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 63 Earl Watson 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .440 Earl Watson .400

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .355 Earl Watson .077

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .825 Earl Watson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 36.3 (2020) Earl Watson 4.8 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.9 (2018) Earl Watson 2.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 7.2 (2023) Earl Watson 3.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 2.0 (2023) Earl Watson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.6 (2023) Earl Watson 0.3 (2005)