Michael Cooper vs. John Salmons Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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
NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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John Salmons:
2002-03 to 2014-15
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Honors and Awards |
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Michael Cooper | 1 |
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John Salmons | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
John Salmons |
9.3 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
John Salmons |
2.9 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
John Salmons |
2.4 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
John Salmons |
0.8 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
John Salmons |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
John Salmons |
8,292 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
John Salmons |
2,603 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
John Salmons |
2,183 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
John Salmons |
756 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
John Salmons |
239 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
John Salmons |
895 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
John Salmons |
.431 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.340 | |
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John Salmons |
.366 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
John Salmons |
.799 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
John Salmons |
18.3 | | (2009) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
John Salmons |
4.3 | | (2008) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
John Salmons |
3.5 | | (2011) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
John Salmons |
1.2 | | (2010) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
John Salmons |
0.4 | | (2011) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
John Salmons |
9.3 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
John Salmons |
2.4 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
John Salmons |
1.8 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
John Salmons |
0.8 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
John Salmons |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
John Salmons |
259 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
John Salmons |
66 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
John Salmons |
50 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
John Salmons |
21 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
John Salmons |
11 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
John Salmons |
28 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
John Salmons |
.393 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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John Salmons |
.243 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
John Salmons |
.877 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
John Salmons |
18.1 | | (2009) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
John Salmons |
4.4 | | (2009) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
John Salmons |
4.0 | | (2010) | |
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Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
John Salmons |
1.4 | | (2010) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
John Salmons |
1.0 | | (2009) | |
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Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |