Michael Cooper vs. Jackie Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jackie 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Jackie Robinson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Jackie Robinson: 1978-79 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Jackie Robinson 1

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Jackie Robinson 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Jackie Robinson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Jackie Robinson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Jackie Robinson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Jackie Robinson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Jackie Robinson 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 Jackie Robinson 3.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Jackie Robinson 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jackie Robinson 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jackie Robinson 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jackie Robinson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Jackie Robinson 83

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Jackie Robinson 27

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Jackie Robinson 13

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Jackie Robinson 8

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Jackie Robinson 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Jackie Robinson 22

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Jackie Robinson .463

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Jackie Robinson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Jackie Robinson .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Jackie Robinson 3.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Jackie Robinson 1.6 (1979)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Jackie Robinson 1.1 (1979)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Jackie Robinson 0.4 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Jackie Robinson 0.4 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Jackie Robinson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Jackie Robinson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jackie Robinson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jackie Robinson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jackie Robinson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Jackie Robinson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Jackie Robinson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Jackie Robinson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Jackie Robinson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Jackie Robinson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Jackie Robinson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Jackie Robinson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Jackie Robinson - *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Jackie Robinson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Jackie Robinson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Jackie Robinson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Jackie Robinson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Jackie Robinson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Jackie Robinson -

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