Michael Cooper vs. Derek Fisher Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Fisher 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
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Derek Fisher:
1996-97 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Derek Fisher5
Michael Cooper12
Derek Fisher18
Michael Cooper11
Derek Fisher16
Michael Cooper0
Derek Fisher0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Derek Fisher0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Derek Fisher0
Michael Cooper1 *
Derek Fisher0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Derek Fisher 8.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Derek Fisher 2.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Derek Fisher 3.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Derek Fisher 1.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Derek Fisher 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Derek Fisher 10,713

Michael Cooper 2,769
Derek Fisher 2,658

Michael Cooper 3,666
Derek Fisher 3,804

Michael Cooper 1,033
Derek Fisher 1,352

Michael Cooper 523
Derek Fisher 98

Michael Cooper 873
Derek Fisher 1,287

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Derek Fisher .399

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Derek Fisher .374

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Derek Fisher .817

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Derek Fisher 13.3
(2006)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Derek Fisher 3.0
(2001)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Derek Fisher 4.4
(2001)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Derek Fisher 2.0
(2001)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Derek Fisher 0.2
(2003)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Derek Fisher 8.3

Michael Cooper 3.4
Derek Fisher 2.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Derek Fisher 2.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Derek Fisher 1.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Derek Fisher 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Derek Fisher 2,146

Michael Cooper 574
Derek Fisher 578

Michael Cooper 703
Derek Fisher 598

Michael Cooper 203
Derek Fisher 272

Michael Cooper 96
Derek Fisher 16

Michael Cooper 168
Derek Fisher 259

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Derek Fisher .422

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Derek Fisher .399

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Derek Fisher .805

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Derek Fisher 13.4
(2001)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Derek Fisher 3.8
(2001)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Derek Fisher 4.9
(1999)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Derek Fisher 2.0
(2008)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Derek Fisher 0.2
(2011)

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