Michael Cooper vs. Derrick Rowland Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick Rowland 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.

Derrick Rowland

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Derrick Rowland: 1985-86 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Derrick Rowland 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Derrick Rowland 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Derrick Rowland 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Derrick Rowland 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Derrick Rowland 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Derrick Rowland 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Derrick Rowland 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 Derrick Rowland 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Derrick Rowland 0.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derrick Rowland 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derrick Rowland 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derrick Rowland 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Derrick Rowland 3

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Derrick Rowland 1

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Derrick Rowland 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Derrick Rowland 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Derrick Rowland 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Derrick Rowland 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Derrick Rowland .333

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Derrick Rowland -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Derrick Rowland .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Derrick Rowland 1.5 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Derrick Rowland 0.5 (1986)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Derrick Rowland 0.5 (1986)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Derrick Rowland 0.0 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Derrick Rowland 0.0 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Derrick Rowland -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Derrick Rowland -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derrick Rowland -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derrick Rowland -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derrick Rowland -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Derrick Rowland -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Derrick Rowland -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Derrick Rowland -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Derrick Rowland -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Derrick Rowland -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Derrick Rowland 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Derrick Rowland -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Derrick Rowland -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Derrick Rowland -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Derrick Rowland -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Derrick Rowland -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Derrick Rowland -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Derrick Rowland -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Derrick Rowland -

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