Donovan Mitchell
27.9 PPG · 4.5 REB · 5.7 AST
Lenny Wilkens
6.5 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Wilkens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Mitchell 6Wilkens 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mitchell wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.9
16.5
4.5
4.7
5.7
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mitchell peak 28.3Wilkens peak 22.4
The trophy case edge: Wilkens
7× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA First Team (2025)1× Slam Dunk Contest (2018)
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9× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Wilkens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Mitchell answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
79Mitchell · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
72Wilkens · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Donovan Mitchell
$230
Falling
5-yr outlook-16%
Legacy floor8%
RarityRare
Lenny Wilkens
$18
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDonovan Mitchell is the more valuable card today ($230 vs. $18). Lenny Wilkens carries more projected upside (+33% vs. -16% over five years).
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