Michael Cooper vs. Randy Denton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Randy Denton 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.

Randy Denton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Randy Denton: 1976-77 to 1976-77

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Randy Denton 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Randy Denton 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Randy Denton 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Randy Denton 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Randy Denton 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Randy Denton 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Randy Denton 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 Randy Denton 5.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Randy Denton 4.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Randy Denton 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Randy Denton 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Randy Denton 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Randy Denton 239

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Randy Denton 218

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Randy Denton 33

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Randy Denton 14

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Randy Denton 16

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Randy Denton 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Randy Denton .402

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Randy Denton - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Randy Denton .702

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Randy Denton 5.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Randy Denton 4.8 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Randy Denton 0.7 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Randy Denton 0.3 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Randy Denton 0.4 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Randy Denton -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Randy Denton -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Randy Denton -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Randy Denton -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Randy Denton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Randy Denton -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Randy Denton -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Randy Denton -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Randy Denton -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Randy Denton -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Randy Denton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Randy Denton -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Randy Denton - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Randy Denton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Randy Denton -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Randy Denton -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Randy Denton -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Randy Denton -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Randy Denton -

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.