Michael Cooper vs. Gerald Paddio Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gerald Paddio 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.

Gerald Paddio

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Gerald Paddio: 1990-91 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Gerald Paddio 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Gerald Paddio 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Gerald Paddio 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Gerald Paddio 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Gerald Paddio 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Gerald Paddio 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Gerald Paddio 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 Gerald Paddio 5.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Gerald Paddio 1.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Gerald Paddio 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Gerald Paddio 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Gerald Paddio 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Gerald Paddio 715

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Gerald Paddio 184

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Gerald Paddio 134

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Gerald Paddio 38

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Gerald Paddio 12

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Gerald Paddio 129

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Gerald Paddio .421

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Gerald Paddio .242

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Gerald Paddio .746

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Gerald Paddio 7.2 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Gerald Paddio 1.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Gerald Paddio 1.3 (1991)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Gerald Paddio 0.3 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Gerald Paddio 0.1 (1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Gerald Paddio 1.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Gerald Paddio 0.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Gerald Paddio 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Gerald Paddio 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Gerald Paddio 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Gerald Paddio 14

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Gerald Paddio 3

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Gerald Paddio 4

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Gerald Paddio 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Gerald Paddio 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Gerald Paddio 9

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Gerald Paddio .500

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Gerald Paddio .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Gerald Paddio -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Gerald Paddio 1.6 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Gerald Paddio 0.3 (1993)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Gerald Paddio 0.4 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Gerald Paddio 0.2 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Gerald Paddio 0.1 (1993)

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