Derrick Alston vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Derrick Alston 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

Derrick Alston

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Derrick Alston: 1994-95 to 1996-97
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Alston 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Derrick Alston 3 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Derrick Alston 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Derrick Alston 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Derrick Alston 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Alston 5.4 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Alston 3.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Derrick Alston 0.7 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Alston 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Derrick Alston 0.6 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Alston 751 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Derrick Alston 525 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Derrick Alston 94 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Derrick Alston 95 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Derrick Alston 87 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Derrick Alston 139 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Alston .489 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Derrick Alston .143 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Alston .487 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Alston 6.2 (1996) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Alston 4.1 (1996) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Derrick Alston 0.8 (1996) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Derrick Alston 0.8 (1996) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Alston 0.7 (1996) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Derrick Alston 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper .468

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

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Alston - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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