Michael Cooper vs. Derek Harper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Harper 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.

Derek Harper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Derek Harper: 1983-84 to 1998-99

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Derek Harper 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Derek Harper 16

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Derek Harper 10

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Derek Harper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Derek Harper 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Derek Harper 2

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Derek Harper 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 Derek Harper 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Derek Harper 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derek Harper 5.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derek Harper 1.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derek Harper 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Derek Harper 16,006

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Derek Harper 2,884

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Derek Harper 6,577

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Derek Harper 1,957

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Derek Harper 304

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Derek Harper 1,199

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Derek Harper .463

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Derek Harper .354

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Derek Harper .745

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Derek Harper 19.7 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Derek Harper 3.0 (1991)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Derek Harper 7.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Derek Harper 2.3 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Derek Harper 0.5 (1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Derek Harper 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Derek Harper 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derek Harper 5.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derek Harper 1.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derek Harper 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Derek Harper 1,094

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Derek Harper 233

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Derek Harper 513

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Derek Harper 148

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Derek Harper 11

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Derek Harper 97

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Derek Harper .449

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Derek Harper .365

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Derek Harper .712

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Derek Harper 19.3 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Derek Harper 3.5 (1995)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Derek Harper 7.7 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Derek Harper 2.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Derek Harper 0.3 (1988)

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