Deandre Ayton vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Deandre Ayton 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Deandre Ayton:
2018-19 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Deandre Ayton0
Michael Cooper5
Deandre Ayton6
Michael Cooper12
Deandre Ayton3
Michael Cooper11
Deandre Ayton0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Deandre Ayton0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Deandre Ayton0
Michael Cooper8
Deandre Ayton0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Deandre Ayton 16.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

Deandre Ayton 10.5
Michael Cooper 3.2

Deandre Ayton 1.6
Michael Cooper 4.2

Deandre Ayton 0.7
Michael Cooper 1.2

Deandre Ayton 1.0
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Deandre Ayton 5,966
Michael Cooper 7,729

Deandre Ayton 3,761
Michael Cooper 2,769

Deandre Ayton 585
Michael Cooper 3,666

Deandre Ayton 261
Michael Cooper 1,033

Deandre Ayton 341
Michael Cooper 523

Deandre Ayton 358
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton .592
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton .244
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton .761
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Deandre Ayton 18.2
(2020)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Deandre Ayton 11.5
(2020)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Deandre Ayton 1.9
(2020)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Deandre Ayton 1.0
(2024)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Deandre Ayton 1.5
(2020)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Deandre Ayton 15.9
Michael Cooper 9.4

Deandre Ayton 10.5
Michael Cooper 3.4

Deandre Ayton 1.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Deandre Ayton 0.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

Deandre Ayton 0.9
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Deandre Ayton 714
Michael Cooper 1,581

Deandre Ayton 473
Michael Cooper 574

Deandre Ayton 57
Michael Cooper 703

Deandre Ayton 29
Michael Cooper 203

Deandre Ayton 41
Michael Cooper 96

Deandre Ayton 45
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton .629
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton .500
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton .661
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Deandre Ayton 17.9
(2022)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Deandre Ayton 11.8
(2021)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Deandre Ayton 1.7
(2022)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Deandre Ayton 0.8
(2021)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Deandre Ayton 1.1
(2021)
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.