Mitchell leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
DeRozan 2Mitchell 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mitchell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
21.1
Points / game (career)
25.1
4.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.3
4.1
Assists / game (career)
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
DeRozan peak 27.9Mitchell peak 28.3
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
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7× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2025)1× Slam Dunk Contest (2018)
The verdict
Mitchell holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). DeRozan answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76DeRozan · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
79Mitchell · Star starter
Card value — head to head
DeMar DeRozan
$25
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor88%
RarityRare
Donovan Mitchell
$230
Falling
5-yr outlook-20%
Legacy floor8%
RarityRare
Card verdictDonovan Mitchell is the more valuable card today ($230 vs. $25). DeMar DeRozan carries more projected upside (+20% vs. -20% over five years).