Darren Collison vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Darren Collison that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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

Darren Collison

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Darren Collison: 2009-10 to 2021-22
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Darren Collison 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Darren Collison 11 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Darren Collison 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Darren Collison 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Darren Collison 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Darren Collison 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Darren Collison 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darren Collison 12.5 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Darren Collison 2.7 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Darren Collison 5.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Darren Collison 1.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Darren Collison 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Darren Collison 8,861 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Darren Collison 1,889 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Darren Collison 3,545 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Darren Collison 820 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Darren Collison 106 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Darren Collison 711 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darren Collison .471 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Darren Collison .394 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Darren Collison .853 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darren Collison 16.1 (2015) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Darren Collison 3.2 (2015) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Darren Collison 6.0 (2019) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Darren Collison 1.5 (2015) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Darren Collison 0.3 (2015) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darren Collison 9.5 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Darren Collison 2.2 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Darren Collison 3.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Darren Collison 0.9 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Darren Collison 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Darren Collison 380 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Darren Collison 87 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Darren Collison 133 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Darren Collison 34 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Darren Collison 3 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Darren Collison 40 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darren Collison .436 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Darren Collison .333 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Darren Collison .835 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darren Collison 12.0 (2019) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Darren Collison 3.0 (2019) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Darren Collison 4.7 (2018) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Darren Collison 1.3 (2012) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Darren Collison 0.4 (2011) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.