Michael Cooper vs. Larry Micheaux Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Micheaux 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.

Larry Micheaux

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Larry Micheaux: 1983-84 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Larry Micheaux 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Larry Micheaux 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Larry Micheaux 2

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Larry Micheaux 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Larry Micheaux 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Larry Micheaux 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Larry Micheaux 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 Larry Micheaux 3.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Larry Micheaux 2.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Micheaux 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Micheaux 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Micheaux 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Larry Micheaux 330

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Larry Micheaux 256

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Larry Micheaux 49

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Larry Micheaux 41

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Larry Micheaux 32

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Larry Micheaux 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Larry Micheaux .567

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Larry Micheaux .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Larry Micheaux .610

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Larry Micheaux 3.7 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Larry Micheaux 2.9 (1984)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Larry Micheaux 0.5 (1985)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Larry Micheaux 0.5 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Larry Micheaux 0.4 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Larry Micheaux 5.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Larry Micheaux 5.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Micheaux 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Micheaux 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Micheaux 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Larry Micheaux 46

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Larry Micheaux 42

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Larry Micheaux 3

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Larry Micheaux 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Larry Micheaux 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Larry Micheaux 8

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Larry Micheaux .486

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Larry Micheaux .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Larry Micheaux .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Larry Micheaux 10.0 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Larry Micheaux 7.0 (1984)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Larry Micheaux 1.0 (1984)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Larry Micheaux 0.0 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Larry Micheaux 1.7 (1984)

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