Complete Stats Comparison of Derek Fisher and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Derek Fisher and Arvydas Sabonis during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Derek Fisher2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		18
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Derek Fisher2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		16
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Derek Fisher5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis7
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Derek Fisher5
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis7
stats		3
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Derek Fisher had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Derek Fisher had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), assists (+0.9) and steals (+0.3)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+3.7), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+5.2) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.6)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.7)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+1.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Derek Fisher 8.3
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
+3.7
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 7.2
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
+1.7
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1.0
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 2.6
+1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
+1.7
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+5.2
Assists
Derek Fisher 3.0
+0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Derek Fisher 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 1.1
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Derek Fisher had more total points, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Derek Fisher played more years (+11) and games (+817), and had more points (+5,084), field goals made (+1,638), 3-pointers made (+1,112), free throws made (+696), assists (+2,840) and steals (+982)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more offensive rebounds (+320), defensive rebounds (+458), total rebounds (+778) and blocks (+396)
- Derek Fisher had more turnovers (+636) and personal fouls (+1,394)
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- Derek Fisher had more field goals attempted (+5,169), 3-pointers attempted (+2,926) and free throws attempted (+789)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Derek Fisher 18
+11
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Derek Fisher 1,287
+817
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Derek Fisher 10,713
+5,084
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 3,720
+1,638
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 9,329
+5,169
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1,248
+1,112
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 3,341
+2,926
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 2,025
+696
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 2,479
+789
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 414
Arvydas Sabonis 734
+320
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2,244
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
+458
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2,658
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
+778
Assists
Derek Fisher 3,804
+2,840
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Derek Fisher 1,352
+982
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Derek Fisher 98
Arvydas Sabonis 494
+396
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 1,473
+636
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2,684
+1,394
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Derek Fisher had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher 39.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+10.1
3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher 37.4%
+4.6
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher 81.7%
+3.1
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Derek Fisher had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Derek Fisher had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+0.4) and steals (+0.2)
- Arvydas Sabonis had better averages in points (+3.8), field goals made (+1.6), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+5.2) and blocks (+0.8)
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- Arvydas Sabonis had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.9)
- Arvydas Sabonis had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Derek Fisher 8.3
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
+3.8
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 2.8
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
+1.6
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 6.7
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
+2.9
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 2.8
+1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 1.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
+2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 1.9
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+5.2
Assists
Derek Fisher 2.3
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Blocks
Derek Fisher 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Derek Fisher had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Arvydas Sabonis had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Derek Fisher played more years (+9) and games (+208), and had more points (+1,529), field goals made (+513), 3-pointers made (+270), free throws made (+233), offensive rebounds (+2), defensive rebounds (+198), total rebounds (+200), assists (+501) and steals (+224)
- Arvydas Sabonis had more blocks (+32)
- Derek Fisher had more turnovers (+155) and personal fouls (+470)
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- Derek Fisher had more field goals attempted (+1,249), 3-pointers attempted (+668) and free throws attempted (+289)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Derek Fisher 16
+9
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Derek Fisher 259
+208
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Derek Fisher 2,146
+1,529
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 735
+513
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 1,740
+1,249
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 285
+270
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 715
+668
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 391
+233
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 486
+289
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 74
+2
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 504
+198
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 578
+200
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Derek Fisher 598
+501
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Derek Fisher 272
+224
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Derek Fisher 16
Arvydas Sabonis 48
+32
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 237
+155
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 645
+470
Arvydas Sabonis 175

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Derek Fisher had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher 42.2%
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
+3.0
3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher 39.9%
+8.0
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher 80.5%
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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