Michael Cooper vs. Donnie Freeman Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Donnie Freeman 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.

Donnie Freeman

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Donnie Freeman: 1975-76 to 1975-76

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Donnie Freeman 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Donnie Freeman 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Donnie Freeman 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Donnie Freeman 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Donnie Freeman 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Donnie Freeman 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Donnie Freeman 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 Donnie Freeman 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Donnie Freeman 2.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Donnie Freeman 2.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Donnie Freeman 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Donnie Freeman 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Donnie Freeman 689

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Donnie Freeman 180

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Donnie Freeman 171

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Donnie Freeman 57

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Donnie Freeman 11

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Donnie Freeman 64

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Donnie Freeman .434

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Donnie Freeman - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Donnie Freeman .819

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Donnie Freeman 10.8 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Donnie Freeman 2.8 (1976)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Donnie Freeman 2.7 (1976)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Donnie Freeman 0.9 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Donnie Freeman 0.2 (1976)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Donnie Freeman -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Donnie Freeman -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Donnie Freeman -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Donnie Freeman -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Donnie Freeman -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Donnie Freeman -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Donnie Freeman -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Donnie Freeman -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Donnie Freeman -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Donnie Freeman -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Donnie Freeman 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Donnie Freeman -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Donnie Freeman - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Donnie Freeman -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Donnie Freeman -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Donnie Freeman -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Donnie Freeman -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Donnie Freeman -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Donnie Freeman -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.