Michael Cooper vs. DeMarcus Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars DeMarcus Nelson 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.

DeMarcus Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
DeMarcus Nelson: 2008-09 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 DeMarcus Nelson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * DeMarcus Nelson 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 DeMarcus Nelson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 DeMarcus Nelson 1.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 DeMarcus Nelson 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 DeMarcus Nelson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 DeMarcus Nelson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 DeMarcus Nelson 53

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 DeMarcus Nelson 24

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 DeMarcus Nelson 9

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 DeMarcus Nelson 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 DeMarcus Nelson .444

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * DeMarcus Nelson .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 DeMarcus Nelson .357

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) DeMarcus Nelson 4.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) DeMarcus Nelson 1.8 (2009)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) DeMarcus Nelson 1.0 (2009)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) DeMarcus Nelson 0.7 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) DeMarcus Nelson 0.2 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 DeMarcus Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 DeMarcus Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * DeMarcus Nelson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 DeMarcus Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) DeMarcus Nelson -

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