Michael Cooper vs. Marc Gasol Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marc Gasol and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Marc Gasol:
2008-09 to 2020-21

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Marc Gasol1
Michael Cooper12
Marc Gasol13
Michael Cooper11
Marc Gasol9
Michael Cooper0
Marc Gasol3

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Marc Gasol1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Marc Gasol2
Michael Cooper5
Marc Gasol0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Marc Gasol1
Michael Cooper1 *
Marc Gasol1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Marc Gasol 14.0

Michael Cooper 3.2
Marc Gasol 7.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Marc Gasol 3.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
Marc Gasol 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Marc Gasol 1.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Marc Gasol 12,514

Michael Cooper 2,769
Marc Gasol 6,604

Michael Cooper 3,666
Marc Gasol 2,996

Michael Cooper 1,033
Marc Gasol 792

Michael Cooper 523
Marc Gasol 1,254

Michael Cooper 873
Marc Gasol 891

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Marc Gasol .481

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Marc Gasol .360

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Marc Gasol .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Marc Gasol 19.5
(2017)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Marc Gasol 9.3
(2010)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Marc Gasol 4.6
(2017)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Marc Gasol 1.1
(2019)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Marc Gasol 1.9
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Marc Gasol 13.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Marc Gasol 7.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Marc Gasol 3.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Marc Gasol 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Marc Gasol 1.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Marc Gasol 1,331

Michael Cooper 574
Marc Gasol 747

Michael Cooper 703
Marc Gasol 321

Michael Cooper 203
Marc Gasol 83

Michael Cooper 96
Marc Gasol 140

Michael Cooper 168
Marc Gasol 99

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Marc Gasol .444

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Marc Gasol .366

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Marc Gasol .808

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Marc Gasol 19.7
(2015)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Marc Gasol 11.2
(2011)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Marc Gasol 4.5
(2015)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Marc Gasol 1.7
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Marc Gasol 2.2
(2013)

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