Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Derek Fisher

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Derek Fisher 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

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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		20
seasons
Derek Fisher1
(steals)		1
(steals)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Derek Fisher1
(steals)		1
(steals)		16
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Derek Fisher4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Derek Fisher4
stats		5
stats		2
stats

- "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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Derek Fisher had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+16.3), field goals made (+7.3), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+5.9), total rebounds (+9.1), assists (+0.6) and blocks (+2.5)
- Derek Fisher had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0) and steals (+0.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.9) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+16.3
Derek Fisher 8.3
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+7.3
Derek Fisher 2.9
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+10.9
Derek Fisher 7.2
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Derek Fisher 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Derek Fisher 2.6
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.7
Derek Fisher 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.1
Derek Fisher 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
Derek Fisher 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+5.9 *
Derek Fisher 1.7
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+9.1
Derek Fisher 2.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+0.6
Derek Fisher 3.0
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.2
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.5 *
Derek Fisher 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+1.6 *
Derek Fisher 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.9
Derek Fisher 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+2) and games (+273), and had more points (+27,674), field goals made (+12,117), free throws made (+4,687), offensive rebounds (+2,561), defensive rebounds (+7,150), total rebounds (+14,782), assists (+1,856) and blocks (+3,091)
- Derek Fisher had more 3-pointers made (+1,247) and steals (+192)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+1,054) and personal fouls (+1,973)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+18,978) and free throws attempted (+6,825)
- Derek Fisher had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,323)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+2
Derek Fisher 18
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+273
Derek Fisher 1,287
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+27,674
Derek Fisher 10,713
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+12,117
Derek Fisher 3,720
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+18,978
Derek Fisher 9,329
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Derek Fisher 1,248
+1,247
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Derek Fisher 3,341
+3,323
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+4,687
Derek Fisher 2,025
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+6,825
Derek Fisher 2,479
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,561 *
Derek Fisher 414
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+7,150 *
Derek Fisher 2,244
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+14,782
Derek Fisher 2,658
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+1,856
Derek Fisher 3,804
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
*
Derek Fisher 1,352
+192
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,091 *
Derek Fisher 98
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,054 *
Derek Fisher 1,473
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+1,973
Derek Fisher 2,684

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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+16.0
Derek Fisher 39.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Derek Fisher 37.4%
+31.8
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Derek Fisher 81.7%
+9.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Derek Fisher had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+16.0), field goals made (+7.1), free throws made (+2.9), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+8.3), assists (+0.9) and blocks (+2.3)
- Derek Fisher had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1) and steals (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.7) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.0) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+16.0
Derek Fisher 8.3
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+7.1
Derek Fisher 2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+12.0
Derek Fisher 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Derek Fisher 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Derek Fisher 2.8
+2.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+2.9
Derek Fisher 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.1
Derek Fisher 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.3 *
Derek Fisher 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+4.6 *
Derek Fisher 1.9
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+8.3
Derek Fisher 2.2
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+0.9
Derek Fisher 2.3
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
*
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.1
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.3 *
Derek Fisher 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.7 *
Derek Fisher 0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.9
Derek Fisher 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+2) and had more points (+3,616), field goals made (+1,621), free throws made (+659), offensive rebounds (+431), defensive rebounds (+769), total rebounds (+1,903), assists (+169) and blocks (+460)
- Derek Fisher played more games (+22) and had more 3-pointers made (+285) and steals (+83)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+210) and personal fouls (+152)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+2,682) and free throws attempted (+933)
- Derek Fisher had more 3-pointers attempted (+711)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+2
Derek Fisher 16
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
Derek Fisher 259
+22
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+3,616
Derek Fisher 2,146
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,621
Derek Fisher 735
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+2,682
Derek Fisher 1,740
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Derek Fisher 285
+285
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Derek Fisher 715
+711
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+659
Derek Fisher 391
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+933
Derek Fisher 486
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+431 *
Derek Fisher 74
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+769 *
Derek Fisher 504
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+1,903
Derek Fisher 578
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+169
Derek Fisher 598
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
*
Derek Fisher 272
+83
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+460 *
Derek Fisher 16
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+210 *
Derek Fisher 237
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+152
Derek Fisher 645

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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+11.1
Derek Fisher 42.2%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Derek Fisher 39.9%
+39.9
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Derek Fisher 80.5%
+6.5
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