Michael Cooper vs. Derrick Gervin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Gervin 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.

Derrick Gervin

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Derrick Gervin: 1989-90 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Derrick Gervin 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Derrick Gervin 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Derrick Gervin 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Derrick Gervin 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Derrick Gervin 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Derrick Gervin 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Derrick Gervin 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 Derrick Gervin 8.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Derrick Gervin 2.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derrick Gervin 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derrick Gervin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derrick Gervin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Derrick Gervin 676

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Derrick Gervin 175

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Derrick Gervin 38

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Derrick Gervin 39

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Derrick Gervin 26

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Derrick Gervin 77

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Derrick Gervin .435

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Derrick Gervin .226

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Derrick Gervin .764

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Derrick Gervin 12.0 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Derrick Gervin 3.1 (1990)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Derrick Gervin 0.5 (1991)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Derrick Gervin 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Derrick Gervin 0.3 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Derrick Gervin -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Derrick Gervin -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derrick Gervin -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derrick Gervin -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derrick Gervin -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Derrick Gervin -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Derrick Gervin -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Derrick Gervin -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Derrick Gervin -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Derrick Gervin -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Derrick Gervin 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Derrick Gervin -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Derrick Gervin -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Derrick Gervin -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Derrick Gervin -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Derrick Gervin -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Derrick Gervin -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Derrick Gervin -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Derrick Gervin -

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