Gilbert Arenas vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Gilbert Arenas 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Gilbert Arenas:
2001-02 to 2011-12
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gilbert Arenas0
Michael Cooper5
Gilbert Arenas11
Michael Cooper12
Gilbert Arenas5
Michael Cooper11
Gilbert Arenas3
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas3
Michael Cooper0
Gilbert Arenas0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas0
Michael Cooper8
Gilbert Arenas0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Michael Cooper 3.2

Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Michael Cooper 7,729

Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Michael Cooper 2,769

Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Michael Cooper 3,666

Gilbert Arenas 884
Michael Cooper 1,033

Gilbert Arenas 134
Michael Cooper 523

Gilbert Arenas 552
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .421
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .351
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .803
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 29.3
(2006)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 4.7
(2005)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Gilbert Arenas 10.0
(2009)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Gilbert Arenas 2.0
(2006)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Gilbert Arenas 0.5
(2009)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Michael Cooper 9.4

Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Michael Cooper 3.4

Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Michael Cooper 4.2

Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Michael Cooper 1.2

Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 530
Michael Cooper 1,581

Gilbert Arenas 107
Michael Cooper 574

Gilbert Arenas 118
Michael Cooper 703

Gilbert Arenas 37
Michael Cooper 203

Gilbert Arenas 11
Michael Cooper 96

Gilbert Arenas 31
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .410
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .305
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .769
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 34.0
(2006)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Gilbert Arenas 5.5
(2006)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 6.2
(2005)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Gilbert Arenas 2.2
(2006)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Gilbert Arenas 0.7
(2006)
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.