Michael Cooper vs. Desmond Penigar Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Desmond Penigar 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 Penigar

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Desmond Penigar 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Desmond Penigar 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Desmond Penigar 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Desmond Penigar 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Desmond Penigar 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 Penigar 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Desmond Penigar 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Desmond Penigar 0.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Desmond Penigar 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Desmond Penigar 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Desmond Penigar 32

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Desmond Penigar 24

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Desmond Penigar 3

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Desmond Penigar 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Desmond Penigar 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Desmond Penigar 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Desmond Penigar .500

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Desmond Penigar -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Desmond Penigar 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Desmond Penigar 3.2 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Desmond Penigar 2.4 (2004)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Desmond Penigar 0.3 (2004)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Desmond Penigar 0.2 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Desmond Penigar 0.2 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Desmond Penigar -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Desmond Penigar -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Desmond Penigar -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Desmond Penigar -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Desmond Penigar -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Desmond Penigar -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Desmond Penigar -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Desmond Penigar -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Desmond Penigar -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Desmond Penigar -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Desmond Penigar 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Desmond Penigar -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Desmond Penigar -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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