Michael Cooper vs. Desmond Ferguson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Desmond Ferguson 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.

Desmond Ferguson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Desmond Ferguson: 2003-04 to 2003-04

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Desmond Ferguson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Desmond Ferguson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Desmond Ferguson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Desmond Ferguson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Desmond Ferguson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Desmond Ferguson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Desmond Ferguson 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 Desmond Ferguson 1.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Desmond Ferguson 0.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Desmond Ferguson 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Desmond Ferguson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Desmond Ferguson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Desmond Ferguson 13

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Desmond Ferguson 4

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Desmond Ferguson 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Desmond Ferguson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Desmond Ferguson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Desmond Ferguson 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Desmond Ferguson .417

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Desmond Ferguson .375

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Desmond Ferguson .000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Desmond Ferguson 1.9 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Desmond Ferguson 0.6 (2004)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Desmond Ferguson 0.1 (2004)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Desmond Ferguson 0.0 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Desmond Ferguson 0.0 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Desmond Ferguson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Desmond Ferguson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Desmond Ferguson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Desmond Ferguson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Desmond Ferguson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Desmond Ferguson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Desmond Ferguson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Desmond Ferguson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Desmond Ferguson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Desmond Ferguson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Desmond Ferguson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Desmond Ferguson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Desmond Ferguson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Desmond Ferguson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Desmond Ferguson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Desmond Ferguson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Desmond Ferguson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Desmond Ferguson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Desmond Ferguson -

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