Michael Cooper vs. Derrick Zimmerman Comparison

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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Derrick Zimmerman: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Derrick Zimmerman 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Derrick Zimmerman 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Derrick Zimmerman 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Derrick Zimmerman 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Derrick Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Derrick Zimmerman 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derrick Zimmerman 3.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derrick Zimmerman 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derrick Zimmerman 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Derrick Zimmerman 4

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Derrick Zimmerman 4

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Derrick Zimmerman 7

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Derrick Zimmerman 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Derrick Zimmerman 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Derrick Zimmerman 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Derrick Zimmerman .667

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Derrick Zimmerman -

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Derrick Zimmerman 2.0 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Derrick Zimmerman 2.0 (2006)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Derrick Zimmerman 3.5 (2006)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Derrick Zimmerman 0.0 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Derrick Zimmerman 0.0 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Derrick Zimmerman -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Derrick Zimmerman -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Derrick Zimmerman -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Derrick Zimmerman -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Derrick Zimmerman -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Derrick Zimmerman -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Derrick Zimmerman -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Derrick Zimmerman -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Derrick Zimmerman -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Derrick Zimmerman -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Derrick Zimmerman 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Derrick Zimmerman -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Derrick Zimmerman -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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