Complete Stats Comparison of Pau Gasol and Donovan Mitchell

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pau Gasol and Donovan Mitchell during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pau Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		18
seasons
Donovan Mitchell3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(steals)		8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pau Gasol2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Donovan Mitchell3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(steals)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pau Gasol6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Donovan Mitchell6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pau Gasol5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Donovan Mitchell7
stats		4
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points, assists and steals while Pau Gasol has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+1.3)
- Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points (+7.7), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+2.9), free throws made (+0.3), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.9)
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- Donovan Mitchell has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.3)
- Pau Gasol has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.1)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+7.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 17.0
Donovan Mitchell 24.7
+7.7
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.5
Donovan Mitchell 8.8
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 12.8
Donovan Mitchell 19.5
+6.7
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
Donovan Mitchell 3.0
+2.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.4
Donovan Mitchell 8.2
+7.8
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.9
Donovan Mitchell 4.2
+0.3
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 5.1
+0.1
Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.5
+1.7
Donovan Mitchell 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.7
+3.2
Donovan Mitchell 3.5
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
+4.9
Donovan Mitchell 4.3
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.7
+1.5
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Donovan Mitchell 1.4
+0.9
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.6
+1.3
Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.2
Donovan Mitchell 2.7
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.1
Donovan Mitchell 2.4
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pau Gasol has more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Donovan Mitchell has more total steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Pau Gasol played more years (+10) and games (+687), and has more points (+7,574), field goals made (+3,260), free throws made (+2,493), offensive rebounds (+2,650), defensive rebounds (+6,331), total rebounds (+8,981), assists (+1,395) and blocks (+1,768)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers made (+1,439) and steals (+134)
- Pau Gasol has more turnovers (+1,191) and personal fouls (+1,332)
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- Pau Gasol has more field goals attempted (+5,217) and free throws attempted (+3,619)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,933)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 18
+10
Donovan Mitchell 8
Games
Pau Gasol 1,226
+687
Donovan Mitchell 539
Points
Pau Gasol 20,894
+7,574
Donovan Mitchell 13,320
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 7,980
+3,260
Donovan Mitchell 4,720
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 15,729
+5,217
Donovan Mitchell 10,512
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 179
Donovan Mitchell 1,618
+1,439
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 486
Donovan Mitchell 4,419
+3,933
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 4,755
+2,493
Donovan Mitchell 2,262
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 6,311
+3,619
Donovan Mitchell 2,692
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 3,085
+2,650
Donovan Mitchell 435
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 8,220
+6,331
Donovan Mitchell 1,889
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 11,305
+8,981
Donovan Mitchell 2,324
Assists
Pau Gasol 3,925
+1,395
Donovan Mitchell 2,530
Steals
Pau Gasol 606
Donovan Mitchell 740
+134
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1,941
+1,768
Donovan Mitchell 173
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,638
+1,191
Donovan Mitchell 1,447
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2,632
+1,332
Donovan Mitchell 1,300

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Pau Gasol has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Donovan Mitchell has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pau Gasol 50.7%
+5.8
Donovan Mitchell 44.9%
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 36.8%
+0.2
Donovan Mitchell 36.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 75.3%
Donovan Mitchell 84.0%
+8.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points, assists and steals while Pau Gasol has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+2.2), total rebounds (+4.2) and blocks (+1.4)
- Donovan Mitchell has better averages in points (+12.9), field goals made (+3.8), 3-pointers made (+3.1), free throws made (+2.2), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.9)
- Pau Gasol has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Donovan Mitchell has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
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- Donovan Mitchell has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.5), 3-pointers attempted (+8.6) and free throws attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pau Gasol 15.4
Donovan Mitchell 28.3
+12.9
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 6.0
Donovan Mitchell 9.8
+3.8
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 11.8
Donovan Mitchell 22.3
+10.5
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 0.1
Donovan Mitchell 3.2
+3.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 0.3
Donovan Mitchell 8.9
+8.6
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 3.4
Donovan Mitchell 5.6
+2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 4.6
Donovan Mitchell 6.7
+2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 2.7
+1.9
Donovan Mitchell 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 6.4
+2.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.2
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 9.2
+4.2
Donovan Mitchell 5.0
Assists
Pau Gasol 3.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.8
+1.6
Steals
Pau Gasol 0.5
Donovan Mitchell 1.4
+0.9
Blocks
Pau Gasol 1.7
+1.4
Donovan Mitchell 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 1.8
Donovan Mitchell 3.0
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 2.6
+0.1
Donovan Mitchell 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Pau Gasol has more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Donovan Mitchell has more total steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Pau Gasol played more years (+4) and games (+73), and has more points (+315), field goals made (+195), free throws made (+113), offensive rebounds (+322), defensive rebounds (+610), total rebounds (+932), assists (+135) and blocks (+212)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers made (+188) and steals (+15)
- Pau Gasol has more turnovers (+60) and personal fouls (+200)
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- Pau Gasol has more field goals attempted (+197) and free throws attempted (+201)
- Donovan Mitchell has more 3-pointers attempted (+524)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pau Gasol 12
+4
Donovan Mitchell 8
Games
Pau Gasol 136
+73
Donovan Mitchell 63
Points
Pau Gasol 2,098
+315
Donovan Mitchell 1,783
Field Goals Made
Pau Gasol 812
+195
Donovan Mitchell 617
Field Goals Attempted
Pau Gasol 1,600
+197
Donovan Mitchell 1,403
3-Pointers Made
Pau Gasol 11
Donovan Mitchell 199
+188
3-Pointers Attempted
Pau Gasol 37
Donovan Mitchell 561
+524
Free Throws Made
Pau Gasol 463
+113
Donovan Mitchell 350
Free Throws Attempted
Pau Gasol 625
+201
Donovan Mitchell 424
Offensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 373
+322
Donovan Mitchell 51
Defensive Rebounds
Pau Gasol 873
+610
Donovan Mitchell 263
Total Rebounds
Pau Gasol 1,246
+932
Donovan Mitchell 314
Assists
Pau Gasol 438
+135
Donovan Mitchell 303
Steals
Pau Gasol 71
Donovan Mitchell 86
+15
Blocks
Pau Gasol 233
+212
Donovan Mitchell 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 250
+60
Donovan Mitchell 190
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pau Gasol 356
+200
Donovan Mitchell 156

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Donovan Mitchell has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Pau Gasol has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pau Gasol 50.8%
+6.8
Donovan Mitchell 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Pau Gasol 29.7%
Donovan Mitchell 35.5%
+5.8
Free Throw Percentage
Pau Gasol 74.1%
Donovan Mitchell 82.5%
+8.4
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