Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Duncan and Derek Fisher

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Duncan 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 / 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
Tim Duncan3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		19
seasons
Derek Fisher1
(steals)		1
(steals)		18
seasons
they are tied1
(assists)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Tim Duncan4
(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
Tim Duncan7
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Derek Fisher4
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan8
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Derek Fisher had better average in steals. They are tied in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in points (+10.7), field goals made (+4.5), free throws made (+2.6), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+6.4), total rebounds (+8.7) and blocks (+2.1)
- Derek Fisher had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0) and steals (+0.4)
- Tim Duncan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Tim Duncan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.4) and free throws attempted (+4.2)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 19.0
+10.7
Derek Fisher 8.3
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.4
+4.5
Derek Fisher 2.9
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 14.6
+7.4
Derek Fisher 7.2
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
Derek Fisher 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Derek Fisher 2.6
+2.5
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.2
+2.6
Derek Fisher 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 6.1
+4.2
Derek Fisher 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2.8
+2.5
Derek Fisher 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.1
+6.4
Derek Fisher 1.7
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 10.8
+8.7
Derek Fisher 2.1
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
Derek Fisher 3.0
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.4
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.2
+2.1
Derek Fisher 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
+1.3
Derek Fisher 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
+0.3
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, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Derek Fisher had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+1) and games (+105), and had more points (+15,783), field goals made (+6,565), free throws made (+3,871), offensive rebounds (+3,445), defensive rebounds (+8,988), total rebounds (+12,433), assists (+421) and blocks (+2,922)
- Derek Fisher had more 3-pointers made (+1,218) and steals (+327)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+1,908) and personal fouls (+620)
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- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+11,005) and free throws attempted (+5,989)
- Derek Fisher had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,173)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 19
+1
Derek Fisher 18
Games
Tim Duncan 1,392
+105
Derek Fisher 1,287
Points
Tim Duncan 26,496
+15,783
Derek Fisher 10,713
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 10,285
+6,565
Derek Fisher 3,720
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 20,334
+11,005
Derek Fisher 9,329
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 30
Derek Fisher 1,248
+1,218
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 168
Derek Fisher 3,341
+3,173
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 5,896
+3,871
Derek Fisher 2,025
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 8,468
+5,989
Derek Fisher 2,479
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3,859
+3,445
Derek Fisher 414
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11,232
+8,988
Derek Fisher 2,244
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 15,091
+12,433
Derek Fisher 2,658
Assists
Tim Duncan 4,225
+421
Derek Fisher 3,804
Steals
Tim Duncan 1,025
Derek Fisher 1,352
+327
Blocks
Tim Duncan 3,020
+2,922
Derek Fisher 98
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,381
+1,908
Derek Fisher 1,473
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,304
+620
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 Tim Duncan had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.6%
+10.7
Derek Fisher 39.9%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 17.9%
Derek Fisher 37.4%
+19.5
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 69.6%
Derek Fisher 81.7%
+12.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in points (+12.3), field goals made (+5.1), free throws made (+3.3), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+6.4), total rebounds (+9.2), assists (+0.7) and blocks (+2.2)
- Derek Fisher had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1) and steals (+0.4)
- Tim Duncan had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Tim Duncan had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.0) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 20.6
+12.3
Derek Fisher 8.3
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.9
+5.1
Derek Fisher 2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 15.7
+9.0
Derek Fisher 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
Derek Fisher 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Derek Fisher 2.8
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.8
+3.3
Derek Fisher 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 7.0
+5.1
Derek Fisher 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3.1
+2.8
Derek Fisher 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.3
+6.4
Derek Fisher 1.9
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11.4
+9.2
Derek Fisher 2.2
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
+0.7
Derek Fisher 2.3
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.4
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.3
+2.2
Derek Fisher 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.5
+1.6
Derek Fisher 0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.8
+0.3
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, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while Derek Fisher had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+2) and had more points (+3,026), field goals made (+1,240), free throws made (+826), offensive rebounds (+704), defensive rebounds (+1,577), total rebounds (+2,281), assists (+166) and blocks (+552)
- Derek Fisher played more games (+8) and had more 3-pointers made (+280) and steals (+104)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+396) and personal fouls (+56)
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- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+2,199) and free throws attempted (+1,280)
- Derek Fisher had more 3-pointers attempted (+680)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 18
+2
Derek Fisher 16
Games
Tim Duncan 251
Derek Fisher 259
+8
Points
Tim Duncan 5,172
+3,026
Derek Fisher 2,146
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 1,975
+1,240
Derek Fisher 735
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 3,939
+2,199
Derek Fisher 1,740
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 5
Derek Fisher 285
+280
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 35
Derek Fisher 715
+680
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 1,217
+826
Derek Fisher 391
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 1,766
+1,280
Derek Fisher 486
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 778
+704
Derek Fisher 74
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,081
+1,577
Derek Fisher 504
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,859
+2,281
Derek Fisher 578
Assists
Tim Duncan 764
+166
Derek Fisher 598
Steals
Tim Duncan 168
Derek Fisher 272
+104
Blocks
Tim Duncan 568
+552
Derek Fisher 16
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 633
+396
Derek Fisher 237
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 701
+56
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 Tim Duncan had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.1%
+7.9
Derek Fisher 42.2%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 14.3%
Derek Fisher 39.9%
+25.6
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 68.9%
Derek Fisher 80.5%
+11.6
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