Michael Cooper vs. Darren Morningstar Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Darren Morningstar 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 Morningstar

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Darren Morningstar: 1993-94 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Darren Morningstar 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Darren Morningstar 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Darren Morningstar 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Darren Morningstar 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Darren Morningstar 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 Morningstar 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Darren Morningstar 3.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darren Morningstar 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darren Morningstar 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darren Morningstar 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Darren Morningstar 96

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Darren Morningstar 81

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Darren Morningstar 15

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Darren Morningstar 14

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Darren Morningstar 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Darren Morningstar 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Darren Morningstar .476

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Darren Morningstar -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Darren Morningstar .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Darren Morningstar 4.2 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Darren Morningstar 3.5 (1994)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Darren Morningstar 0.7 (1994)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Darren Morningstar 0.6 (1994)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Darren Morningstar 0.1 (1994)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Darren Morningstar -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Darren Morningstar -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Darren Morningstar -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Darren Morningstar -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Darren Morningstar -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Darren Morningstar -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Darren Morningstar -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Darren Morningstar -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Darren Morningstar -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Darren Morningstar -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Darren Morningstar 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Darren Morningstar -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Darren Morningstar -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Darren Morningstar -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Darren Morningstar -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Darren Morningstar -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Darren Morningstar -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Darren Morningstar -

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