Danny Ainge vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Danny Ainge 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

Danny Ainge

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Danny Ainge: 1981-82 to 1994-95
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Danny Ainge 2 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Danny Ainge 14 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Danny Ainge 12 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Danny Ainge 1 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Danny Ainge 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Danny Ainge 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Danny Ainge 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 Danny Ainge 11.5 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 2.7 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 4.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 1.1 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Danny Ainge 11,964 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Danny Ainge 2,768 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Danny Ainge 4,199 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Danny Ainge 1,133 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Danny Ainge 132 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Danny Ainge 1,042 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Danny Ainge .469 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Danny Ainge .378 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Danny Ainge .846 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 17.9 (1990) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 4.3 (1990) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 6.2 (1988) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 1.6 (1985) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.2 (1990) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 9.9 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 2.3 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 3.4 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 0.9 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Danny Ainge 1,902 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Danny Ainge 443 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Danny Ainge 656 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Danny Ainge 172 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Danny Ainge 19 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Danny Ainge 193 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Danny Ainge .456 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Danny Ainge .397 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Danny Ainge .829 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Danny Ainge 15.6 (1986) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Danny Ainge 4.2 (1986) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Danny Ainge 6.4 (1988) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Danny Ainge 2.3 (1986) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Danny Ainge 0.3 (1991) 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.