Michael Cooper vs. David Lee Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Lee 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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David Lee:
2005-06 to 2016-17
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| David Lee | 1 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| David Lee | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| David Lee |
13.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| David Lee |
8.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| David Lee |
2.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| David Lee |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| David Lee |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| David Lee |
11,232 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| David Lee |
7,320 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| David Lee |
1,825 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| David Lee |
625 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| David Lee |
329 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| David Lee |
829 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| David Lee |
.535 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| David Lee |
.034 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| David Lee |
.772 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| David Lee |
20.2 | | (2010) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| David Lee |
11.7 | | (2009) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| David Lee |
3.6 | | (2010) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| David Lee |
1.0 | | (2010) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| David Lee |
0.5 | | (2015) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| David Lee |
5.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| David Lee |
4.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| David Lee |
1.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| David Lee |
0.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| David Lee |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| David Lee |
240 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| David Lee |
189 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| David Lee |
43 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| David Lee |
14 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| David Lee |
8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| David Lee |
43 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| David Lee |
.490 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| David Lee |
.000 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| David Lee |
.667 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| David Lee |
13.9 | | (2014) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| David Lee |
9.1 | | (2014) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| David Lee |
2.6 | | (2014) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| David Lee |
0.6 | | (2014) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| David Lee |
0.3 | | (2017) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
