Derrick Byars vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Derrick Byars 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

Derrick Byars

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Byars: 2011-12 to 2011-12
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Derrick Byars 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Derrick Byars 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 Derrick Byars 5.0 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars 5.5 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars 0.5 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars 1.0 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Byars 10 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Derrick Byars 11 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Derrick Byars 1 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Derrick Byars 2 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Derrick Byars 2 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Byars .273 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Derrick Byars .000 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Byars 1.000 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Byars 5.0 (2012) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars 5.5 (2012) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars 0.5 (2012) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars 1.0 (2012) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars 0.0 (2012) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Derrick Byars 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Derrick Byars - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Byars - 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.