Michael Cooper vs. Manu Ginobili Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Manu Ginobili 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
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Manu Ginobili:
2002-03 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Manu Ginobili4
Michael Cooper12
Manu Ginobili16
Michael Cooper11
Manu Ginobili15
Michael Cooper0
Manu Ginobili2

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Manu Ginobili2
Michael Cooper5
Manu Ginobili0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Manu Ginobili0
Michael Cooper1 *
Manu Ginobili0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Manu Ginobili 13.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Manu Ginobili 3.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Manu Ginobili 3.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Manu Ginobili 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Manu Ginobili 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Manu Ginobili 14,043

Michael Cooper 2,769
Manu Ginobili 3,697

Michael Cooper 3,666
Manu Ginobili 4,001

Michael Cooper 1,033
Manu Ginobili 1,392

Michael Cooper 523
Manu Ginobili 319

Michael Cooper 873
Manu Ginobili 1,057

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Manu Ginobili .447

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Manu Ginobili .369

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Manu Ginobili .827

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Manu Ginobili 19.5
(2008)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Manu Ginobili 4.8
(2008)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Manu Ginobili 4.9
(2010)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Manu Ginobili 1.8
(2004)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Manu Ginobili 0.4
(2008)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Manu Ginobili 14.0

Michael Cooper 3.4
Manu Ginobili 4.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
Manu Ginobili 3.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Manu Ginobili 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Manu Ginobili 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Manu Ginobili 3,054

Michael Cooper 574
Manu Ginobili 874

Michael Cooper 703
Manu Ginobili 827

Michael Cooper 203
Manu Ginobili 292

Michael Cooper 96
Manu Ginobili 61

Michael Cooper 168
Manu Ginobili 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Manu Ginobili .433

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Manu Ginobili .358

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Manu Ginobili .817

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Manu Ginobili 20.8
(2005)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Manu Ginobili 5.8
(2005)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Manu Ginobili 6.0
(2010)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Manu Ginobili 2.6
(2011)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Manu Ginobili 0.9
(2015)

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