Donovan Mitchell Becomes Fourth-Fastest Active Player To Score 7,000 Points
Dec 5, 2021, 1:53 PM
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) stretches to block a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman (16) during the first half of the game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell became the fourth-fastest active NBA player to score 7,000 points in their career.
Mitchell reached the mark early in Utah’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers hosted the Jazz on Sunday, December 5. It was Mitchell’s 300th career game.
With 10:34 left in the opening quarter, Mitchell made a driving layup to hit the mark.
7,000 in Spida fashion ✨#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/GptsOhdVGY
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 5, 2021
Mitchell is the fourth-fastest active player to score 7,000 points. The only players to score 7,000 career points quicker were LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Durant.
The fifth-year guard is the third-fastest Jazzman to reach the mark. Only Adrian Dantley and Pete Maravich scored 7,000 points in fewer games.
Donovan reaches the 7,000 point mark in his 300th career game 🕷#UltraMoment | @MichelobUltra pic.twitter.com/mfJYBxLHIh
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 5, 2021
This season, Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Utah’s game against Cleveland is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
