Complete Stats Comparison of Derek Fisher and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Derek Fisher and Dikembe Mutombo 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)		2
(assists, steals)		18
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
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)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		13
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		6
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo7
stats		7
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Derek Fisher5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo7
stats		6
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, Dikembe Mutombo 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 (+1.0), assists (+2.0) and steals (+0.7)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in points (+1.5), field goals made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+2.9), defensive rebounds (+5.4), total rebounds (+8.2) and blocks (+2.7)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Derek Fisher had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Derek Fisher 8.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
+1.5
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 2.9
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
+0.6
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 7.2
+0.5
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1.0
+1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 2.6
+2.6
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 1.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
+2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
+2.9
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
+5.4
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2.1
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
+8.2
Assists
Derek Fisher 3.0
+2.0
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Derek Fisher 0.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+2.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Derek Fisher played more games (+91) and had more 3-pointers made (+1,248), assists (+2,564) and steals (+858)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more points (+1,016), field goals made (+449), free throws made (+1,366), offensive rebounds (+3,394), defensive rebounds (+6,307), total rebounds (+9,701) and blocks (+3,191)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had more turnovers (+700) and personal fouls (+699)
- Derek Fisher had more field goals attempted (+1,284) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,339)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more free throws attempted (+2,481)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Derek Fisher 18
Dikembe Mutombo 18
Games
Derek Fisher 1,287
+91
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
Points
Derek Fisher 10,713
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
+1,016
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 3,720
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
+449
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 9,329
+1,284
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1,248
+1,248
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 3,341
+3,339
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 2,025
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
+1,366
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 2,479
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
+2,481
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 414
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
+3,394
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2,244
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
+6,307
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2,658
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
+9,701
Assists
Derek Fisher 3,804
+2,564
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Derek Fisher 1,352
+858
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Derek Fisher 98
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+3,191
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 1,473
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
+700
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2,684
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383
+699

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 Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher 39.9%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
+11.9
3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher 37.4%
+37.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher 81.7%
+13.3
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dikembe Mutombo 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 (+1.1), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.7)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+7.3) and blocks (+2.4)
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- Dikembe Mutombo had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Derek Fisher had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.8)
- Dikembe Mutombo had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Derek Fisher 8.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
+0.8
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 2.8
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
+0.2
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 6.7
+0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1.1
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 2.8
+2.8
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
+1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
+2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 1.9
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
+4.7
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2.2
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
+7.3
Assists
Derek Fisher 2.3
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.7
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Derek Fisher 0.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+2.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6
+0.1

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, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Derek Fisher played more years (+3) and games (+158), and had more points (+1,228), field goals made (+432), 3-pointers made (+285), free throws made (+79), assists (+520) and steals (+232)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more offensive rebounds (+222), defensive rebounds (+162), total rebounds (+384) and blocks (+235)
- Derek Fisher had more turnovers (+88) and personal fouls (+386)
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- Derek Fisher had more field goals attempted (+1,154), 3-pointers attempted (+714) and free throws attempted (+42)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Derek Fisher 16
+3
Dikembe Mutombo 13
Games
Derek Fisher 259
+158
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Derek Fisher 2,146
+1,228
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 735
+432
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 1,740
+1,154
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 285
+285
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 715
+714
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 391
+79
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 486
+42
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 74
Dikembe Mutombo 296
+222
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 504
Dikembe Mutombo 666
+162
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 578
Dikembe Mutombo 962
+384
Assists
Derek Fisher 598
+520
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Derek Fisher 272
+232
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Derek Fisher 16
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+235
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 237
+88
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 645
+386
Dikembe Mutombo 259

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 Dikembe Mutombo had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher 42.2%
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
+9.5
3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher 39.9%
+39.9
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher 80.5%
+10.2
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
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