Michael Cooper vs. Deron Williams Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Deron Williams 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
Deron Williams:
2005-06 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Deron Williams0
Michael Cooper12
Deron Williams12
Michael Cooper11
Deron Williams9
Michael Cooper0
Deron Williams3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Deron Williams2
Michael Cooper5
Deron Williams0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Deron Williams0
Michael Cooper1 *
Deron Williams0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Deron Williams 16.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Deron Williams 3.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Deron Williams 8.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Deron Williams 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Deron Williams 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Deron Williams 13,804

Michael Cooper 2,769
Deron Williams 2,619

Michael Cooper 3,666
Deron Williams 6,819

Michael Cooper 1,033
Deron Williams 867

Michael Cooper 523
Deron Williams 206

Michael Cooper 873
Deron Williams 845

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Deron Williams .445

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Deron Williams .357

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Deron Williams .822

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Deron Williams 21.0
(2012)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Deron Williams 4.0
(2011)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Deron Williams 10.7
(2009)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Deron Williams 1.5
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Deron Williams 0.4
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Deron Williams 15.7

Michael Cooper 3.4
Deron Williams 3.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Deron Williams 7.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Deron Williams 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Deron Williams 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Deron Williams 1,412

Michael Cooper 574
Deron Williams 284

Michael Cooper 703
Deron Williams 630

Michael Cooper 203
Deron Williams 91

Michael Cooper 96
Deron Williams 21

Michael Cooper 168
Deron Williams 90

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Deron Williams .438

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Deron Williams .393

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Deron Williams .803

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Deron Williams 24.3
(2010)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Deron Williams 6.2
(2015)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Deron Williams 10.8
(2009)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Deron Williams 1.8
(2009)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Deron Williams 0.6
(2013)

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