Michael Cooper vs. Chris Mullin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Mullin 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Chris Mullin:
1985-86 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Chris Mullin0
Michael Cooper12
Chris Mullin16
Michael Cooper11
Chris Mullin8
Michael Cooper0
Chris Mullin5

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Chris Mullin1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Chris Mullin4
Michael Cooper5
Chris Mullin0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Chris Mullin0
Michael Cooper1 *
Chris Mullin0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Chris Mullin 18.2

Michael Cooper 3.2
Chris Mullin 4.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Chris Mullin 3.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Chris Mullin 1.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Chris Mullin 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Chris Mullin 17,911

Michael Cooper 2,769
Chris Mullin 4,034

Michael Cooper 3,666
Chris Mullin 3,450

Michael Cooper 1,033
Chris Mullin 1,530

Michael Cooper 523
Chris Mullin 549

Michael Cooper 873
Chris Mullin 986

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Chris Mullin .509

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Chris Mullin .384

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Chris Mullin .865

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Chris Mullin 26.5
(1989)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Chris Mullin 5.9
(1990)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Chris Mullin 5.1
(1994)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Chris Mullin 2.1
(1989)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Chris Mullin 0.9
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Chris Mullin 13.8

Michael Cooper 3.4
Chris Mullin 3.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Chris Mullin 2.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Chris Mullin 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Chris Mullin 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Chris Mullin 982

Michael Cooper 574
Chris Mullin 237

Michael Cooper 703
Chris Mullin 148

Michael Cooper 203
Chris Mullin 74

Michael Cooper 96
Chris Mullin 45

Michael Cooper 168
Chris Mullin 71

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Chris Mullin .495

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Chris Mullin .409

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Chris Mullin .859

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Chris Mullin 29.4
(1989)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Chris Mullin 7.3
(1991)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Chris Mullin 4.5
(1989)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Chris Mullin 1.9
(1991)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Chris Mullin 1.7
(1994)

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