Michael Cooper vs. Larry Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Sanders 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 Sanders

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Larry Sanders: 2010-11 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Larry Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Larry Sanders 6

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Larry Sanders 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Larry Sanders 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Larry Sanders 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 Sanders 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Larry Sanders 5.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Sanders 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Sanders 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Sanders 1.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Larry Sanders 1,520

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Larry Sanders 1,345

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Larry Sanders 174

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Larry Sanders 152

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Larry Sanders 429

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Larry Sanders 238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Larry Sanders .480

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Larry Sanders .553

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Larry Sanders 9.8 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Larry Sanders 9.5 (2013)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Larry Sanders 1.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Larry Sanders 1.0 (2015)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Larry Sanders 2.8 (2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Larry Sanders 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Larry Sanders 8.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Sanders 1.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Sanders 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Sanders 1.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Larry Sanders 43

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Larry Sanders 33

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Larry Sanders 5

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Larry Sanders 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Larry Sanders 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Larry Sanders 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Larry Sanders .576

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Larry Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Larry Sanders .455

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Larry Sanders 10.8 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Larry Sanders 8.3 (2013)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Larry Sanders 1.3 (2013)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Larry Sanders 0.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Larry Sanders 1.3 (2013)

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