Michael Cooper vs. Tristan da Silva Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan da Silva 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 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Tristan da Silva: 2024-25 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Tristan da Silva 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Tristan da Silva 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Tristan da Silva 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Tristan da Silva 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Tristan da Silva 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Tristan da Silva 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Tristan da Silva 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 Tristan da Silva 7.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Tristan da Silva 3.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tristan da Silva 1.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tristan da Silva 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tristan da Silva 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Tristan da Silva 696

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Tristan da Silva 299

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Tristan da Silva 127

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Tristan da Silva 46

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Tristan da Silva 21

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Tristan da Silva 88

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Tristan da Silva .427

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Tristan da Silva .351

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Tristan da Silva .851

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Tristan da Silva 11.6 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Tristan da Silva 3.9 (2026)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Tristan da Silva 1.5 (2025)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Tristan da Silva 0.9 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Tristan da Silva 0.2 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Tristan da Silva 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Tristan da Silva 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tristan da Silva 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tristan da Silva 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tristan da Silva 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Tristan da Silva 0

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Tristan da Silva 4

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Tristan da Silva 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Tristan da Silva 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Tristan da Silva 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Tristan da Silva 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Tristan da Silva .000

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Tristan da Silva .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Tristan da Silva -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Tristan da Silva 0.0 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Tristan da Silva 2.0 (2025)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Tristan da Silva 0.5 (2025)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Tristan da Silva 0.0 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Tristan da Silva 0.0 (2025)

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