DeMarcus Cousins vs. Derrick Rose Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Rose and DeMarcus Cousins 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
DeMarcus Cousins:
2010-11 to 2021-22
Derrick Rose:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

DeMarcus Cousins0
Derrick Rose0
DeMarcus Cousins11
Derrick Rose15
DeMarcus Cousins3
Derrick Rose8
DeMarcus Cousins4
Derrick Rose3

Honors and Awards

DeMarcus Cousins0
Derrick Rose1
DeMarcus Cousins0
Derrick Rose1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
DeMarcus Cousins2
Derrick Rose1
DeMarcus Cousins0
Derrick Rose1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
Derrick Rose 17.4

DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
Derrick Rose 3.2

DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
Derrick Rose 5.2

DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
Derrick Rose 0.7

DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
Derrick Rose 0.3

Totals Stats

DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
Derrick Rose 12,573

DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
Derrick Rose 2,324

DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
Derrick Rose 3,770

DeMarcus Cousins 874
Derrick Rose 536

DeMarcus Cousins 742
Derrick Rose 242

DeMarcus Cousins 654
Derrick Rose 723

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .460
Derrick Rose .456

3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .331
Derrick Rose .316

Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .737
Derrick Rose .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

DeMarcus Cousins 27.0
(2017)
Derrick Rose 25.0
(2011)

DeMarcus Cousins 12.9
(2018)
Derrick Rose 4.1
(2011)

DeMarcus Cousins 5.4
(2018)
Derrick Rose 7.9
(2012)

DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
(2018)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2011)

DeMarcus Cousins 1.7
(2015)
Derrick Rose 0.7
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
Derrick Rose 21.9

DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
Derrick Rose 4.3

DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
Derrick Rose 6.3

DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Derrick Rose 0.9

DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
Derrick Rose 0.5

Totals Stats

DeMarcus Cousins 167
Derrick Rose 1,141

DeMarcus Cousins 70
Derrick Rose 226

DeMarcus Cousins 30
Derrick Rose 330

DeMarcus Cousins 10
Derrick Rose 49

DeMarcus Cousins 10
Derrick Rose 24

DeMarcus Cousins 20
Derrick Rose 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .476
Derrick Rose .426

3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .393
Derrick Rose .322

Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .704
Derrick Rose .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

DeMarcus Cousins 10.6
(2022)
Derrick Rose 27.1
(2011)

DeMarcus Cousins 4.9
(2019)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

DeMarcus Cousins 2.4
(2019)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
(2019)
Derrick Rose 1.4
(2011)

DeMarcus Cousins 0.8
(2019)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2012)