Michael Cooper vs. Larry Demic Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Demic 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.

Larry Demic

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Larry Demic: 1979-80 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Larry Demic 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Larry Demic 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Larry Demic 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Larry Demic 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Larry Demic 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Larry Demic 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Larry Demic 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 Larry Demic 4.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Larry Demic 3.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Demic 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Demic 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Demic 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Larry Demic 976

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Larry Demic 805

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Larry Demic 106

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Larry Demic 72

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Larry Demic 49

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Larry Demic 206

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Larry Demic .459

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Larry Demic .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Larry Demic .580

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Larry Demic 7.0 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Larry Demic 5.9 (1980)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Larry Demic 0.8 (1980)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Larry Demic 0.7 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Larry Demic 0.4 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Larry Demic 4.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Larry Demic 3.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Demic 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Demic 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Demic 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Larry Demic 9

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Larry Demic 7

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Larry Demic 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Larry Demic 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Larry Demic 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Larry Demic 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Larry Demic .800

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Larry Demic -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Larry Demic .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Larry Demic 4.5 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Larry Demic 3.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Larry Demic 0.0 (1981)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Larry Demic 0.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Larry Demic 0.5 (1981)

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