Michael Cooper vs. Darryl Watkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Darryl Watkins 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.

Darryl Watkins

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Darryl Watkins: 2007-08 to 2011-12

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Darryl Watkins 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Darryl Watkins 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Darryl Watkins 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Darryl Watkins 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Darryl Watkins 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Darryl Watkins 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Darryl Watkins 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 Darryl Watkins 2.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Darryl Watkins 2.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darryl Watkins 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darryl Watkins 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darryl Watkins 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Darryl Watkins 35

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Darryl Watkins 39

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Darryl Watkins 3

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Darryl Watkins 7

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Darryl Watkins 6

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Darryl Watkins 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Darryl Watkins .414

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Darryl Watkins -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Darryl Watkins .478

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Darryl Watkins 4.6 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Darryl Watkins 5.4 (2012)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Darryl Watkins 0.6 (2012)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Darryl Watkins 1.0 (2012)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Darryl Watkins 0.8 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Darryl Watkins -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Darryl Watkins -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darryl Watkins -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darryl Watkins -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darryl Watkins -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Darryl Watkins -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Darryl Watkins -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Darryl Watkins -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Darryl Watkins -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Darryl Watkins -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Darryl Watkins 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Darryl Watkins -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Darryl Watkins -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Darryl Watkins -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Darryl Watkins -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Darryl Watkins -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Darryl Watkins -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Darryl Watkins -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Darryl Watkins -

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