Michael Cooper vs. Jamal Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jamal Sampson 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.

Jamal Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Jamal Sampson: 2002-03 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Jamal Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Jamal Sampson 5

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Jamal Sampson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Jamal Sampson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Jamal Sampson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Jamal Sampson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Jamal Sampson 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 Jamal Sampson 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Jamal Sampson 3.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jamal Sampson 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jamal Sampson 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jamal Sampson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Jamal Sampson 142

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Jamal Sampson 242

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Jamal Sampson 26

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Jamal Sampson 9

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Jamal Sampson 32

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Jamal Sampson 72

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Jamal Sampson .491

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Jamal Sampson .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Jamal Sampson .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Jamal Sampson 3.4 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Jamal Sampson 5.3 (2005)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Jamal Sampson 0.7 (2004)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Jamal Sampson 0.2 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Jamal Sampson 0.7 (2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Jamal Sampson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Jamal Sampson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jamal Sampson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jamal Sampson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jamal Sampson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Jamal Sampson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Jamal Sampson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Jamal Sampson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Jamal Sampson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Jamal Sampson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Jamal Sampson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Jamal Sampson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Jamal Sampson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Jamal Sampson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Jamal Sampson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Jamal Sampson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Jamal Sampson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Jamal Sampson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Jamal Sampson -

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