Michael Cooper vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson 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
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
David Robinson2
Michael Cooper12
David Robinson14
Michael Cooper11
David Robinson12
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
David Robinson1
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson10
Michael Cooper5
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
David Robinson8
Michael Cooper1 *
David Robinson1
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson1
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson1
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson1
Michael Cooper0
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
David Robinson 21.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
David Robinson 10.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
David Robinson 2.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
David Robinson 1.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
David Robinson 20,790

Michael Cooper 2,769
David Robinson 10,497

Michael Cooper 3,666
David Robinson 2,441

Michael Cooper 1,033
David Robinson 1,388

Michael Cooper 523
David Robinson 2,954

Michael Cooper 873
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
David Robinson 18.1

Michael Cooper 3.4
David Robinson 10.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
David Robinson 2.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
David Robinson 1.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
David Robinson 2,221

Michael Cooper 574
David Robinson 1,301

Michael Cooper 703
David Robinson 280

Michael Cooper 203
David Robinson 151

Michael Cooper 96
David Robinson 312

Michael Cooper 168
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)

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