Jimmy Carruth vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Jimmy Carruth 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

Jimmy Carruth

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jimmy Carruth: 1996-97 to 1996-97
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Jimmy Carruth 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Jimmy Carruth 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 Jimmy Carruth 1.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Jimmy Carruth 1.0 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Jimmy Carruth 0.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Jimmy Carruth 0.0 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jimmy Carruth 0.5 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jimmy Carruth 5 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Jimmy Carruth 4 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Jimmy Carruth 2 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Jimmy Carruth 4 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jimmy Carruth .667 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Jimmy Carruth 1.000 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jimmy Carruth 1.3 (1997) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Jimmy Carruth 1.0 (1997) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Jimmy Carruth 0.0 (1997) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jimmy Carruth 0.0 (1997) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jimmy Carruth 0.5 (1997) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Jimmy Carruth 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jimmy Carruth - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jimmy Carruth - 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.