Michael Cooper vs. Fred Vinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Fred Vinson 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.

Fred Vinson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Fred Vinson: 1994-95 to 1999-00

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Fred Vinson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Fred Vinson 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Fred Vinson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Fred Vinson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Fred Vinson 0

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Fred Vinson 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 Fred Vinson 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Fred Vinson 0.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Fred Vinson 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Fred Vinson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Fred Vinson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Fred Vinson 17

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Fred Vinson 1

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Fred Vinson 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Fred Vinson 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Fred Vinson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Fred Vinson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Fred Vinson .250

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Fred Vinson .231

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Fred Vinson .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Fred Vinson 1.6 (2000)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Fred Vinson 0.1 (2000)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Fred Vinson 0.2 (1995)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Fred Vinson 0.4 (2000)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Fred Vinson 0.0 (2000)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Fred Vinson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Fred Vinson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Fred Vinson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Fred Vinson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Fred Vinson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Fred Vinson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Fred Vinson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Fred Vinson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Fred Vinson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Fred Vinson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Fred Vinson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Fred Vinson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Fred Vinson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Fred Vinson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Fred Vinson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Fred Vinson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Fred Vinson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Fred Vinson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Fred Vinson -

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