Brian Cardinal vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Brian Cardinal that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player Comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season

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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Brian Cardinal:
2000-01 to 2011-12
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Brian Cardinal1
Michael Cooper5
Brian Cardinal12
Michael Cooper12
Brian Cardinal4
Michael Cooper11
Brian Cardinal0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Brian Cardinal0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Brian Cardinal0
Michael Cooper8
Brian Cardinal0
Michael Cooper1
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Brian Cardinal 4.6
Michael Cooper 8.9

Brian Cardinal 2.3
Michael Cooper 3.2

Brian Cardinal 1.0
Michael Cooper 4.2

Brian Cardinal 0.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

Brian Cardinal 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Brian Cardinal 2,108
Michael Cooper 7,729

Brian Cardinal 1,050
Michael Cooper 2,769

Brian Cardinal 465
Michael Cooper 3,666

Brian Cardinal 295
Michael Cooper 1,033

Brian Cardinal 69
Michael Cooper 523

Brian Cardinal 456
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brian Cardinal .408
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Brian Cardinal .372
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Brian Cardinal .861
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Brian Cardinal 9.6
(2004)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Brian Cardinal 4.2
(2004)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Brian Cardinal 2.0
(2005)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Brian Cardinal 1.5
(2005)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Brian Cardinal 0.3
(2005)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Brian Cardinal 2.3
Michael Cooper 9.4

Brian Cardinal 1.2
Michael Cooper 3.4

Brian Cardinal 0.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Brian Cardinal 0.3
Michael Cooper 1.2

Brian Cardinal 0.0
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Brian Cardinal 42
Michael Cooper 1,581

Brian Cardinal 22
Michael Cooper 574

Brian Cardinal 5
Michael Cooper 703

Brian Cardinal 5
Michael Cooper 203

Brian Cardinal 0
Michael Cooper 96

Brian Cardinal 18
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Brian Cardinal .452
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Brian Cardinal .455
Michael Cooper .392

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Free Throw Percentage
Brian Cardinal .692
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Brian Cardinal 6.5
(2005)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Brian Cardinal 3.0
(2005)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Brian Cardinal 0.5
(2005)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Brian Cardinal 0.8
(2005)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Brian Cardinal 0.0
(2012)
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.