Derek Fisher vs. Karl Malone Comparison

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

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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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Derek Fisher:
1996-97 to 2013-14
Karl Malone:
1985-86 to 2003-04

NBA Championships and Seasons

Derek Fisher5
Karl Malone0
Derek Fisher18
Karl Malone19
Derek Fisher16
Karl Malone19
Derek Fisher0
Karl Malone14

Honors and Awards

Derek Fisher0
Karl Malone2
Derek Fisher0
Karl Malone11
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Derek Fisher0
Karl Malone14
Derek Fisher0
Karl Malone3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Derek Fisher0
Karl Malone4

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Derek Fisher 8.3
Karl Malone 25.0

Derek Fisher 2.1
Karl Malone 10.1

Derek Fisher 3.0
Karl Malone 3.6

Derek Fisher 1.1
Karl Malone 1.4

Derek Fisher 0.1
Karl Malone 0.8

Totals Stats

Derek Fisher 10,713
Karl Malone 36,928

Derek Fisher 2,658
Karl Malone 14,968

Derek Fisher 3,804
Karl Malone 5,248

Derek Fisher 1,352
Karl Malone 2,085

Derek Fisher 98
Karl Malone 1,145

Derek Fisher 1,287
Karl Malone 1,476

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher .399
Karl Malone .516

3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher .374
Karl Malone .274

Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher .817
Karl Malone .742

Best Season (no game minimum)

Derek Fisher 13.3
(2006)
Karl Malone 31.0
(1990)

Derek Fisher 3.0
(2001)
Karl Malone 12.0
(1988)

Derek Fisher 4.4
(2001)
Karl Malone 4.7
(2003)

Derek Fisher 2.0
(2001)
Karl Malone 1.9
(2002)

Derek Fisher 0.2
(2003)
Karl Malone 1.5
(1994)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Derek Fisher 8.3
Karl Malone 24.7

Derek Fisher 2.2
Karl Malone 10.7

Derek Fisher 2.3
Karl Malone 3.2

Derek Fisher 1.1
Karl Malone 1.3

Derek Fisher 0.1
Karl Malone 0.7

Totals Stats

Derek Fisher 2,146
Karl Malone 4,761

Derek Fisher 578
Karl Malone 2,062

Derek Fisher 598
Karl Malone 610

Derek Fisher 272
Karl Malone 258

Derek Fisher 16
Karl Malone 135

Derek Fisher 259
Karl Malone 193

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher .422
Karl Malone .463

3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher .399
Karl Malone .162

Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher .805
Karl Malone .736

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Derek Fisher 13.4
(2001)
Karl Malone 30.7
(1989)

Derek Fisher 3.8
(2001)
Karl Malone 16.3
(1989)

Derek Fisher 4.9
(1999)
Karl Malone 4.7
(1999)

Derek Fisher 2.0
(2008)
Karl Malone 2.2
(1990)

Derek Fisher 0.2
(2011)
Karl Malone 1.2
(1991)