Donovan Mitchell
27.9 PPG · 4.5 REB · 5.7 AST
IT
74IMPACTIsaiah Thomas
1.3 PPG · 0 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
3–0
categories
Mitchell leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Mitchell 5Thomas 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mitchell wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.9
17.5
4.5
2.4
5.7
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mitchell peak 28.3Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Thomas
7× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2025)1× Slam Dunk Contest (2018)
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2× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Second Team 2017MVP runner-up (5th) 2017All-Rookie Second Team 2012Sixth Man of the Year runner-up 2015
The verdict
Mitchell holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Thomas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79Mitchell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Donovan Mitchell
$230
Falling
5-yr outlook-20%
Legacy floor8%
RarityRare
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDonovan Mitchell is the more valuable card today ($230 vs. $28). Isaiah Thomas carries more projected upside (+32% vs. -20% over five years).
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