Donovan Mitchell vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 21.9 PPG · 5.3 RPG · 5.4 APG. LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 5 and LeBron James in 5.
Donovan Mitchell leads in PPG (21.9 vs 16.4), FG% (46.8 vs 44.9), 3P% (39.1 vs 26.3), FT% (81.6 vs 62.5) and TS% (59.9 vs 51.5).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 5.3), APG (7.0 vs 5.4), SPG (1.6 vs 1.1), BPG (1.0 vs 0.4) and TOV% (12.1 vs 14.5).
On efficiency, Donovan Mitchell shoots 59.9% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (18.3 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell played 7 games at 33.1 minutes a night; LeBron James played 5 at 33.4, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.9 | 26th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 5.3 | 89th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 5.4 | 39th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 1.1 | 88th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.4 | 133rd | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 46.8 | 136th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 80th | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 81.6 | 89th | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 59.9 | 114th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 192nd | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.1 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 21.9 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| APG | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 46.8 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 81.6 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 59.9 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 12.1 |
Donovan Mitchell vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 25.1), rebounds (7.5 to 4.3), assists (7.4 to 4.8). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 24 |
| Games | 616 | 1627 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 7.5 |
| APG | 4.8 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 59.0 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · LeBron James stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or LeBron James?
Donovan Mitchell and LeBron James are even in 2026–27 per-game numbers: each leads in 5 of 10 categories. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Donovan Mitchell or LeBron James?
Donovan Mitchell averages 21.9 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or LeBron James?
Donovan Mitchell averages 59.9 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or LeBron James?
Donovan Mitchell averages 5.3 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.4 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.