Michael Cooper vs. Darren Daye Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Darren Daye 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.

Darren Daye

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Darren Daye: 1983-84 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Darren Daye 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Darren Daye 5

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Darren Daye 4

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Darren Daye 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Darren Daye 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Darren Daye 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Darren Daye 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 Darren Daye 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Darren Daye 2.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darren Daye 2.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darren Daye 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darren Daye 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Darren Daye 2,225

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Darren Daye 844

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Darren Daye 672

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Darren Daye 191

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Darren Daye 53

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Darren Daye 328

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Darren Daye .491

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Darren Daye .118

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Darren Daye .681

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Darren Daye 8.7 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Darren Daye 3.4 (1985)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Darren Daye 3.0 (1985)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Darren Daye 0.7 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Darren Daye 0.2 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Darren Daye 5.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Darren Daye 1.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darren Daye 0.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darren Daye 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darren Daye 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Darren Daye 169

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Darren Daye 52

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Darren Daye 28

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Darren Daye 12

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Darren Daye 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Darren Daye 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Darren Daye .538

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Darren Daye -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Darren Daye .719

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Darren Daye 10.3 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Darren Daye 3.0 (1985)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Darren Daye 3.5 (1985)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Darren Daye 0.8 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Darren Daye 0.3 (1984)

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