Michael Cooper vs. Demetris Nichols Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Demetris Nichols 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.

Demetris Nichols

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Demetris Nichols: 2007-08 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Demetris Nichols 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Demetris Nichols 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Demetris Nichols 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Demetris Nichols 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Demetris Nichols 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Demetris Nichols 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Demetris Nichols 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 Demetris Nichols 1.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Demetris Nichols 0.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Demetris Nichols 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Demetris Nichols 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Demetris Nichols 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Demetris Nichols 22

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Demetris Nichols 7

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Demetris Nichols 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Demetris Nichols 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Demetris Nichols 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Demetris Nichols 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Demetris Nichols .281

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Demetris Nichols .200

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Demetris Nichols .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Demetris Nichols 1.8 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Demetris Nichols 0.5 (2009)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Demetris Nichols 0.3 (2009)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Demetris Nichols 0.0 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Demetris Nichols 0.3 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Demetris Nichols -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Demetris Nichols -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Demetris Nichols -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Demetris Nichols -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Demetris Nichols -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Demetris Nichols -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Demetris Nichols -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Demetris Nichols -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Demetris Nichols -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Demetris Nichols -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Demetris Nichols 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Demetris Nichols -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Demetris Nichols -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Demetris Nichols -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Demetris Nichols -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Demetris Nichols -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Demetris Nichols -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Demetris Nichols -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Demetris Nichols -

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