Michael Cooper vs. Gary Garland Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Garland 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.

Gary Garland

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Gary Garland: 1979-80 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Gary Garland 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Gary Garland 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Gary Garland 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Gary Garland 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Gary Garland 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Gary Garland 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Gary Garland 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 Gary Garland 4.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Gary Garland 1.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Gary Garland 1.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Gary Garland 0.7

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Gary Garland 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Gary Garland 334

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Gary Garland 138

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Gary Garland 145

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Gary Garland 54

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Gary Garland 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Gary Garland 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Gary Garland .435

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Gary Garland .316

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Gary Garland .692

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Gary Garland 4.3 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Gary Garland 1.8 (1980)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Gary Garland 1.9 (1980)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Gary Garland 0.7 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Gary Garland 0.1 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Gary Garland -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Gary Garland -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Gary Garland -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Gary Garland -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Gary Garland -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Gary Garland -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Gary Garland -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Gary Garland -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Gary Garland -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Gary Garland -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Gary Garland 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Gary Garland -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Gary Garland -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Gary Garland -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Gary Garland -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Gary Garland -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Gary Garland -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Gary Garland -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Gary Garland -

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