At 6 feet tall, Davion Mitchell plays as a back-up point guard for the Sacramento Kings. Born on September 5, 1998, in Hinesville, Georgia, Mitchell first displayed his basketball skills at Liberty County High School, where he emerged as a highly touted four-star recruit.
After playing for Auburn University in 2017-2018, Mitchell transferred to Baylor, where he played for two seasons from 2019 to 2021. During his time at Baylor, Mitchell gained nationwide recognition for his pesky defense, and played a crucial role in Baylor’s first ever national championship in 2021.
In the 2021 NCAA title game against previously undefeated Gonzaga, Mitchell showcased his all-around game and stuffing the stat sheet with 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists. His elite defensive prowess earned him numerous accolades, including the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, NABC Defensive Player of the Year award, and the Lefty Driesell Award for the top defensive player in the nation. Additionally, Mitchell earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big 12 honors.
Selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, Mitchell brings his tenacious defense to the professional level. While not a regular starter for the Kings due to the presence of star point guard De'Aaron Fox, Mitchell has carved out a niche for himself as a valuable backup guard who can make impactful defensive contributions and knock down clutch 3-pointers.
Mitchell’s notable defense on Stephen Curry in the 2023 playoffs underscored his defensive capabilities and impact on the game.
Davion Mitchell Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021-22 | $4,603,200 | - | $4,603,200 | - | $4,603,200 |
| 2022-23 | $4,833,600 | $4,833,600 | $4,833,600 | ||
| 2023-24 (Team Option Exercised) | $5,063,640 | $5,063,640 | $5,063,640 | ||
| 2024-25 (Team Option Exercised ) | $6,451,077 | $6,451,077 | $6,451,077 |
How much is Davion Mitchell getting paid?
Davion Mitchell is set to earn $5,063,640 for the 2023/24 NBA season. According to Sportrac, Mitchell signed a four-year rookie-scale contract with the Sacramento Kings, worth $20,951,517 part-guaranteed.
How much does Davion Mitchell make in a minute?
Davion Mitchell’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $5,063,640. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Mitchell makes around $9.63 in a minute.
Davion Mitchell Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Mitchell would have earned approx. $14.5 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Davion Mitchell’s contract?
Mitchell’s standard rookie scale contract has team options after second and third seasons. This means the Sacramento Kings held the option to decide if they wish to sign Mitchell for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 NBA seasons. The Kings have already exercised their team options for both seasons.
How much of the Davion Mitchell Contract is guaranteed?
Davion Mitchell’s contract worth $20,951,517 became fully guaranteed when the Sacramento Kings exercised their team options for 2023/24 and 2024/25 NBA seasons.
Davion Mitchell Contract History
These are all the contracts that Davion Mitchell has signed in his career till now.
August 5, 2021
Davion Mitchell signed a four-year $20.95 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
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FAQ's On Davion Mitchell Contract
A. Davion Mitchell's salary is $5,063,640 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Davion Mitchell has a four-year $20.95 million rookie contract with the Kings.
A. Davion Mitchell hails from Hinesville, Georgia, United States.
A. Davion Mitchell was drafted ninth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft.
A. Davion Mitchell played collegiate basketball for Auburn (2017-18) and Baylor (2019-2021).
