Derek Fisher vs. Earl Tatum Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Tatum and Derek Fisher that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Derek Fisher

vs.

Earl Tatum

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derek Fisher: 1996-97 to 2013-14
Earl Tatum: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derek Fisher 5 Earl Tatum 0

NBA Seasons Derek Fisher 18 Earl Tatum 4

Playoffs Played Derek Fisher 16 Earl Tatum 1

All-Star Games Derek Fisher 0 Earl Tatum 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Fisher 8.3 Earl Tatum 9.6

Rebounds Per Game Derek Fisher 2.1 Earl Tatum 2.6

Assists Per Game Derek Fisher 3.0 Earl Tatum 1.9

Steals Per Game Derek Fisher 1.1 Earl Tatum 1.2

Blocks Per Game Derek Fisher 0.1 Earl Tatum 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Fisher 10,713 Earl Tatum 2,508

Total Rebounds Derek Fisher 2,658 Earl Tatum 682

Total Assists Derek Fisher 3,804 Earl Tatum 507

Total Steals Derek Fisher 1,352 Earl Tatum 319

Total Blocks Derek Fisher 98 Earl Tatum 101

Total Games Derek Fisher 1,287 Earl Tatum 262

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Fisher .399 Earl Tatum .459

3-Point Percentage Derek Fisher .374 Earl Tatum .333 *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Fisher .817 Earl Tatum .746

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Fisher 13.3 (2006) Earl Tatum 14.3 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Fisher 3.0 (2001) Earl Tatum 3.6 (1978)

Assists Per Game Derek Fisher 4.4 (2001) Earl Tatum 3.6 (1978)

Steals Per Game Derek Fisher 2.0 (2001) Earl Tatum 1.7 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Derek Fisher 0.2 (2003) Earl Tatum 0.5 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derek Fisher 8.3 Earl Tatum 13.6

Rebounds Per Game Derek Fisher 2.2 Earl Tatum 4.9

Assists Per Game Derek Fisher 2.3 Earl Tatum 2.5

Steals Per Game Derek Fisher 1.1 Earl Tatum 1.4

Blocks Per Game Derek Fisher 0.1 Earl Tatum 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Derek Fisher 2,146 Earl Tatum 150

Total Rebounds Derek Fisher 578 Earl Tatum 54

Total Assists Derek Fisher 598 Earl Tatum 27

Total Steals Derek Fisher 272 Earl Tatum 15

Total Blocks Derek Fisher 16 Earl Tatum 9

Total Games Derek Fisher 259 Earl Tatum 11

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derek Fisher .422 Earl Tatum .500

3-Point Percentage Derek Fisher .399 Earl Tatum - *

Free Throw Percentage Derek Fisher .805 Earl Tatum .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derek Fisher 13.4 (2001) Earl Tatum 13.6 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Derek Fisher 3.8 (2001) Earl Tatum 4.9 (1977)

Assists Per Game Derek Fisher 4.9 (1999) Earl Tatum 2.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Derek Fisher 2.0 (2008) Earl Tatum 1.4 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Derek Fisher 0.2 (2011) Earl Tatum 0.8 (1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.