Michael Cooper vs. Derek Strong Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Strong 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 Strong

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Derek Strong: 1991-92 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Derek Strong 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Derek Strong 10

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Derek Strong 3

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Derek Strong 0

Honors and Awards

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

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Derek Strong 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Derek Strong 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 Strong 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Derek Strong 4.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derek Strong 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derek Strong 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derek Strong 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Derek Strong 3,088

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Derek Strong 2,213

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Derek Strong 291

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Derek Strong 203

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Derek Strong 94

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Derek Strong 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Derek Strong .430

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Derek Strong .180

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Derek Strong .786

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Derek Strong 12.7 (1998)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Derek Strong 7.4 (1998)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Derek Strong 1.0 (1992)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Derek Strong 0.6 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Derek Strong 0.4 (1998)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Derek Strong 7.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Derek Strong 7.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derek Strong 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derek Strong 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derek Strong 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Derek Strong 76

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Derek Strong 74

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Derek Strong 7

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Derek Strong 6

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Derek Strong 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Derek Strong 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Derek Strong .481

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Derek Strong .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Derek Strong .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Derek Strong 12.2 (1997)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Derek Strong 10.0 (1997)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Derek Strong 0.8 (1997)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Derek Strong 1.0 (1999)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Derek Strong 0.4 (1997)

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