Michael Cooper vs. Darnell Jackson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Darnell Jackson 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.

Darnell Jackson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Darnell Jackson: 2008-09 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Darnell Jackson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Darnell Jackson 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Darnell Jackson 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Darnell Jackson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Darnell Jackson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Darnell Jackson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Darnell Jackson 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 Darnell Jackson 2.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Darnell Jackson 1.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darnell Jackson 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darnell Jackson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darnell Jackson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Darnell Jackson 308

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Darnell Jackson 203

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Darnell Jackson 26

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Darnell Jackson 24

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Darnell Jackson 11

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Darnell Jackson 138

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Darnell Jackson .449

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Darnell Jackson .235

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Darnell Jackson .644

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Darnell Jackson 3.2 (2011)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Darnell Jackson 1.7 (2009)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Darnell Jackson 0.2 (2011)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Darnell Jackson 0.2 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Darnell Jackson 0.1 (2010)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Darnell Jackson 0.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Darnell Jackson 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darnell Jackson 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darnell Jackson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darnell Jackson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Darnell Jackson 2

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Darnell Jackson 5

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Darnell Jackson 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Darnell Jackson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Darnell Jackson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Darnell Jackson 5

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Darnell Jackson .200

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Darnell Jackson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Darnell Jackson .000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Darnell Jackson 0.4 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Darnell Jackson 1.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Darnell Jackson 0.2 (2009)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Darnell Jackson 0.0 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Darnell Jackson 0.0 (2009)

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