Carlos Arroyo vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Carlos Arroyo 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

Carlos Arroyo

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Carlos Arroyo: 2001-02 to 2010-11
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Carlos Arroyo 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Carlos Arroyo 9 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Carlos Arroyo 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Carlos Arroyo 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Carlos Arroyo 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Carlos Arroyo 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Carlos Arroyo 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 Carlos Arroyo 6.6 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Carlos Arroyo 1.7 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Carlos Arroyo 3.1 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.5 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Carlos Arroyo 3,770 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Carlos Arroyo 965 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Carlos Arroyo 1,761 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Carlos Arroyo 290 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Carlos Arroyo 26 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Carlos Arroyo 569 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Carlos Arroyo .438 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Carlos Arroyo .338 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Carlos Arroyo .806 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Carlos Arroyo 12.6 (2004) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Carlos Arroyo 2.6 (2004) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Carlos Arroyo 5.0 (2004) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.9 (2004) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.1 (2010) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Carlos Arroyo 2.7 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.8 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Carlos Arroyo 1.9 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Carlos Arroyo 93 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Carlos Arroyo 28 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Carlos Arroyo 65 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Carlos Arroyo 8 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Carlos Arroyo 2 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Carlos Arroyo 34 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Carlos Arroyo .388 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Carlos Arroyo .000 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Carlos Arroyo .773 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Carlos Arroyo 5.2 (2010) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Carlos Arroyo 1.8 (2010) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Carlos Arroyo 2.2 (2010) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.6 (2010) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Carlos Arroyo 0.1 (2005) 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.