Michael Cooper vs. Anthony Taylor Comparison

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

vs.

Anthony Taylor

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Anthony Taylor 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Anthony Taylor 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Anthony Taylor 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Anthony Taylor 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Anthony Taylor 0

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Anthony Taylor 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Anthony Taylor 6.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Anthony Taylor 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Anthony Taylor 2.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Anthony Taylor 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Anthony Taylor 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Anthony Taylor 144

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Anthony Taylor 34

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Anthony Taylor 43

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Anthony Taylor 22

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Anthony Taylor 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Anthony Taylor 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Anthony Taylor .397

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Anthony Taylor .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Anthony Taylor .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Anthony Taylor 6.9 (1989)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Anthony Taylor 1.6 (1989)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Anthony Taylor 2.0 (1989)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Anthony Taylor 1.0 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Anthony Taylor 0.2 (1989)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Anthony Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Anthony Taylor -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Anthony Taylor -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Anthony Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Anthony Taylor -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Anthony Taylor -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Anthony Taylor -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Anthony Taylor -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Anthony Taylor -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Anthony Taylor -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Anthony Taylor 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Anthony Taylor -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Anthony Taylor -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Anthony Taylor -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Anthony Taylor -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Anthony Taylor -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Anthony Taylor -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Anthony Taylor -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Anthony Taylor -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.