Alan Anderson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Alan Anderson 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

Alan Anderson

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Alan Anderson: 2005-06 to 2016-17
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Alan Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Alan Anderson 8 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Alan Anderson 2 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Alan Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Alan Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Alan Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Alan Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Alan Anderson 7.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Alan Anderson 2.2 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Alan Anderson 1.1 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Alan Anderson 0.6 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Alan Anderson 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Alan Anderson 2,421 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Alan Anderson 714 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Alan Anderson 371 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Alan Anderson 182 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Alan Anderson 31 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Alan Anderson 330 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Alan Anderson .405 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Alan Anderson .344 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Alan Anderson .816 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Alan Anderson 10.7 (2013) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Alan Anderson 2.8 (2015) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Alan Anderson 1.6 (2013) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Alan Anderson 0.8 (2015) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Alan Anderson 0.2 (2012) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Alan Anderson 7.6 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Alan Anderson 2.9 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Alan Anderson 1.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Alan Anderson 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Alan Anderson 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Alan Anderson 137 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Alan Anderson 53 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Alan Anderson 22 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Alan Anderson 14 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Alan Anderson 1 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Alan Anderson 18 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Alan Anderson .485 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Alan Anderson .404 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Alan Anderson .667 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Alan Anderson 11.0 (2015) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Alan Anderson 3.5 (2015) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Alan Anderson 1.3 (2014) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Alan Anderson 0.8 (2014) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Alan Anderson 0.2 (2015) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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