Donovan Mitchell vs. Larry Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Sanders 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
Larry Sanders: 2010-11 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Donovan Mitchell 0 Larry Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Donovan Mitchell 8 Larry Sanders 6

Playoffs Played Donovan Mitchell 8 Larry Sanders 1

All-Star Games Donovan Mitchell 6 Larry Sanders 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Donovan Mitchell 1 Larry Sanders 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Donovan Mitchell 2 Larry Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 24.7 Larry Sanders 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.3 Larry Sanders 5.7

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.7 Larry Sanders 0.7

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 Larry Sanders 0.6

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 Larry Sanders 1.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 13,320 Larry Sanders 1,520

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 2,324 Larry Sanders 1,345

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 2,530 Larry Sanders 174

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 740 Larry Sanders 152

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 173 Larry Sanders 429

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 539 Larry Sanders 238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .449 Larry Sanders .480

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .366 Larry Sanders .000

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .840 Larry Sanders .553

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 28.3 (2023) Larry Sanders 9.8 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.1 (2024) Larry Sanders 9.5 (2013)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 6.1 (2024) Larry Sanders 1.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.8 (2024) Larry Sanders 1.0 (2015)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.5 (2024) Larry Sanders 2.8 (2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 28.3 Larry Sanders 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.0 Larry Sanders 8.3

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.8 Larry Sanders 1.3

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 Larry Sanders 0.8

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 Larry Sanders 1.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 1,783 Larry Sanders 43

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 314 Larry Sanders 33

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 303 Larry Sanders 5

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 86 Larry Sanders 3

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 21 Larry Sanders 5

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 63 Larry Sanders 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .440 Larry Sanders .576

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .355 Larry Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .825 Larry Sanders .455

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 36.3 (2020) Larry Sanders 10.8 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.9 (2018) Larry Sanders 8.3 (2013)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 7.2 (2023) Larry Sanders 1.3 (2013)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 2.0 (2023) Larry Sanders 0.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.6 (2023) Larry Sanders 1.3 (2013)