Michael Anderson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

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

Michael Anderson

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Anderson: 1988-89 to 1988-89
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Michael Anderson 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Michael Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Michael Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael 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 Michael Anderson 5.7 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Anderson 2.5 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Michael Anderson 4.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Michael Anderson 1.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Anderson 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Anderson 204 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Michael Anderson 89 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Michael Anderson 153 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Michael Anderson 44 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Michael Anderson 3 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Michael Anderson 36 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Anderson .417 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Michael Anderson .143 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Anderson .695 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Anderson 5.7 (1989) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Anderson 2.5 (1989) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Michael Anderson 4.3 (1989) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Michael Anderson 1.2 (1989) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Anderson 0.1 (1989) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Michael Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper .468

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Michael Anderson - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Anderson - 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.