Donovan Mitchell vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Donovan Mitchell 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Donovan Mitchell 8 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Donovan Mitchell 8 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Donovan Mitchell 6 John Salmons 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Donovan Mitchell 1 John Salmons 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Donovan Mitchell 2 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 24.7 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.3 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 13,320 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 2,324 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 2,530 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 740 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 173 John Salmons 239

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 539 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .449 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .366 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .840 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 28.3 (2023) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.1 (2024) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 6.1 (2024) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.8 (2024) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.5 (2024) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 28.3 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.0 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.8 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 1,783 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 314 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 303 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 86 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 21 John Salmons 11

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 63 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .440 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .355 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .825 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 36.3 (2020) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.9 (2018) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 7.2 (2023) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 2.0 (2023) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.6 (2023) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)