Michael Cooper vs. De'Andre Hunter Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars De'Andre Hunter 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
De'Andre Hunter: 2019-20 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 De'Andre Hunter 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 De'Andre Hunter 6

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 De'Andre Hunter 4

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 De'Andre Hunter 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 De'Andre Hunter 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 De'Andre Hunter 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * De'Andre Hunter 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 De'Andre Hunter 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 De'Andre Hunter 4.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 De'Andre Hunter 1.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 De'Andre Hunter 0.7

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 De'Andre Hunter 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 De'Andre Hunter 4,839

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 De'Andre Hunter 1,336

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 De'Andre Hunter 497

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 De'Andre Hunter 224

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 De'Andre Hunter 97

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 De'Andre Hunter 327

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 De'Andre Hunter .452

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * De'Andre Hunter .373

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 De'Andre Hunter .819

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) De'Andre Hunter 17.0 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) De'Andre Hunter 4.8 (2021)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) De'Andre Hunter 1.9 (2021)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) De'Andre Hunter 0.8 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) De'Andre Hunter 0.5 (2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 De'Andre Hunter 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 De'Andre Hunter 4.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 De'Andre Hunter 0.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 De'Andre Hunter 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 De'Andre Hunter 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 De'Andre Hunter 348

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 De'Andre Hunter 102

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 De'Andre Hunter 21

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 De'Andre Hunter 13

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 De'Andre Hunter 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 De'Andre Hunter 24

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 De'Andre Hunter .468

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * De'Andre Hunter .415

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 De'Andre Hunter .806

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) De'Andre Hunter 21.2 (2022)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) De'Andre Hunter 5.7 (2023)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) De'Andre Hunter 1.2 (2023)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) De'Andre Hunter 0.8 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) De'Andre Hunter 0.6 (2021)

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