Michael Cooper vs. Billy Donovan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Donovan 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.

Billy Donovan

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Billy Donovan: 1987-88 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Billy Donovan 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Billy Donovan 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Billy Donovan 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Billy Donovan 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Billy Donovan 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Billy Donovan 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Billy Donovan 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 Billy Donovan 2.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Billy Donovan 0.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Billy Donovan 2.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Billy Donovan 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Billy Donovan 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Billy Donovan 105

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Billy Donovan 25

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Billy Donovan 87

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Billy Donovan 16

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Billy Donovan 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Billy Donovan 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Billy Donovan .404

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Billy Donovan .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Billy Donovan .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Billy Donovan 2.4 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Billy Donovan 0.6 (1988)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Billy Donovan 2.0 (1988)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Billy Donovan 0.4 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Billy Donovan 0.0 (1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Billy Donovan -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Billy Donovan -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Billy Donovan -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Billy Donovan -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Billy Donovan -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Billy Donovan -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Billy Donovan -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Billy Donovan -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Billy Donovan -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Billy Donovan -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Billy Donovan 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Billy Donovan -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Billy Donovan -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Billy Donovan -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Billy Donovan -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Billy Donovan -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Billy Donovan -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Billy Donovan -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Billy Donovan -

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