Donovan Mitchell vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Ruffin 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
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Donovan Mitchell 0 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Seasons Donovan Mitchell 9 Michael Ruffin 9

Playoffs Played Donovan Mitchell 8 Michael Ruffin 4

All-Star Games Donovan Mitchell 6 Michael Ruffin 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Donovan Mitchell 1 Michael Ruffin 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Donovan Mitchell 2 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 24.8 Michael Ruffin 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.3 Michael Ruffin 3.9

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.7 Michael Ruffin 0.6

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 13,596 Michael Ruffin 716

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 2,353 Michael Ruffin 1,632

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 2,576 Michael Ruffin 250

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 754 Michael Ruffin 199

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 177 Michael Ruffin 193

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 548 Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .450 Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .368 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .840 Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 30.7 (2026) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.1 (2024) Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 6.1 (2024) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.8 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.5 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 28.3 Michael Ruffin 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.0 Michael Ruffin 3.4

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 4.8 Michael Ruffin 0.7

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 1.4 Michael Ruffin 0.4

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.3 Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Donovan Mitchell 1,783 Michael Ruffin 28

Total Rebounds Donovan Mitchell 314 Michael Ruffin 67

Total Assists Donovan Mitchell 303 Michael Ruffin 13

Total Steals Donovan Mitchell 86 Michael Ruffin 7

Total Blocks Donovan Mitchell 21 Michael Ruffin 5

Total Games Donovan Mitchell 63 Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Donovan Mitchell .440 Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage Donovan Mitchell .355 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Donovan Mitchell .825 Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Donovan Mitchell 36.3 (2020) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Donovan Mitchell 5.9 (2018) Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Donovan Mitchell 7.2 (2023) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Donovan Mitchell 2.0 (2023) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Donovan Mitchell 0.6 (2023) Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006)