Michael Cooper vs. Drew Peterson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Drew Peterson and Michael Cooper 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Drew Peterson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Drew Peterson: 2023-24 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Drew Peterson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Drew Peterson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Drew Peterson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Drew Peterson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Drew Peterson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Drew Peterson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Drew Peterson 0

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Drew Peterson 3.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Drew Peterson 0.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Drew Peterson 0.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Drew Peterson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Drew Peterson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Drew Peterson 11

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Drew Peterson 1

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Drew Peterson 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Drew Peterson 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Drew Peterson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Drew Peterson 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Drew Peterson .667

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Drew Peterson .600

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Drew Peterson -

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Drew Peterson 3.7 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Drew Peterson 0.3 (2024)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Drew Peterson 0.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Drew Peterson 0.7 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Drew Peterson 0.0 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Drew Peterson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Drew Peterson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Drew Peterson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Drew Peterson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Drew Peterson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Drew Peterson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Drew Peterson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Drew Peterson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Drew Peterson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Drew Peterson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Drew Peterson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Drew Peterson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Drew Peterson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Drew Peterson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Drew Peterson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Drew Peterson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Drew Peterson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Drew Peterson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Drew Peterson -

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