Michael Cooper vs. Jason Sasser Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jason Sasser 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.

Jason Sasser

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Jason Sasser: 1996-97 to 1998-99

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Jason Sasser 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Jason Sasser 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Jason Sasser 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Jason Sasser 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Jason Sasser 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Jason Sasser 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Jason Sasser 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 Jason Sasser 2.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Jason Sasser 1.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jason Sasser 0.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jason Sasser 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jason Sasser 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Jason Sasser 30

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Jason Sasser 15

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Jason Sasser 4

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Jason Sasser 5

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Jason Sasser 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Jason Sasser 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Jason Sasser .412

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Jason Sasser .333

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Jason Sasser .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Jason Sasser 2.4 (1997)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Jason Sasser 1.2 (1999)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Jason Sasser 0.3 (1999)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Jason Sasser 0.4 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Jason Sasser 0.0 (1999)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Jason Sasser -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Jason Sasser -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jason Sasser -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jason Sasser -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jason Sasser -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Jason Sasser -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Jason Sasser -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Jason Sasser -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Jason Sasser -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Jason Sasser -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Jason Sasser 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Jason Sasser -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Jason Sasser -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Jason Sasser -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Jason Sasser -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Jason Sasser -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Jason Sasser -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Jason Sasser -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Jason Sasser -

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