Michael Cooper vs. Derrick Rose Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Rose 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

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Derrick Rose0
Michael Cooper12
Derrick Rose15
Michael Cooper11
Derrick Rose8
Michael Cooper0
Derrick Rose3

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Derrick Rose1
Michael Cooper0
Derrick Rose1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Derrick Rose1
Michael Cooper5
Derrick Rose0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Derrick Rose0
Michael Cooper1 *
Derrick Rose0
Michael Cooper0
Derrick Rose1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Derrick Rose 17.4

Michael Cooper 3.2
Derrick Rose 3.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Derrick Rose 5.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Derrick Rose 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Derrick Rose 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Derrick Rose 12,573

Michael Cooper 2,769
Derrick Rose 2,324

Michael Cooper 3,666
Derrick Rose 3,770

Michael Cooper 1,033
Derrick Rose 536

Michael Cooper 523
Derrick Rose 242

Michael Cooper 873
Derrick Rose 723

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Derrick Rose .456

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Derrick Rose .316

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Derrick Rose .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Derrick Rose 25.0
(2011)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Derrick Rose 4.1
(2011)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Derrick Rose 7.9
(2012)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2011)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Derrick Rose 0.7
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Derrick Rose 21.9

Michael Cooper 3.4
Derrick Rose 4.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Derrick Rose 6.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Derrick Rose 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Derrick Rose 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Derrick Rose 1,141

Michael Cooper 574
Derrick Rose 226

Michael Cooper 703
Derrick Rose 330

Michael Cooper 203
Derrick Rose 49

Michael Cooper 96
Derrick Rose 24

Michael Cooper 168
Derrick Rose 52

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Derrick Rose .426

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Derrick Rose .322

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Derrick Rose .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Derrick Rose 27.1
(2011)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Derrick Rose 9.0
(2012)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Derrick Rose 1.4
(2011)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Derrick Rose 1.0
(2012)

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