Michael Cooper vs. Metta World Peace Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Metta World Peace 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
Metta World Peace:
1999-00 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Metta World Peace1
Michael Cooper12
Metta World Peace17
Michael Cooper11
Metta World Peace9
Michael Cooper0
Metta World Peace1

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Metta World Peace1
Michael Cooper5
Metta World Peace2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Metta World Peace4
Michael Cooper1 *
Metta World Peace1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Metta World Peace 13.2

Michael Cooper 3.2
Metta World Peace 4.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Metta World Peace 2.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Metta World Peace 1.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Metta World Peace 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Metta World Peace 13,058

Michael Cooper 2,769
Metta World Peace 4,448

Michael Cooper 3,666
Metta World Peace 2,631

Michael Cooper 1,033
Metta World Peace 1,721

Michael Cooper 523
Metta World Peace 522

Michael Cooper 873
Metta World Peace 991

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Metta World Peace .414

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Metta World Peace .339

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Metta World Peace .715

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Metta World Peace 24.6
(2005)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Metta World Peace 6.5
(2007)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Metta World Peace 3.7
(2004)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Metta World Peace 2.6
(2002)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Metta World Peace 0.9
(2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Metta World Peace 13.9

Michael Cooper 3.4
Metta World Peace 4.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Metta World Peace 2.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Metta World Peace 1.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Metta World Peace 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Metta World Peace 1,180

Michael Cooper 574
Metta World Peace 408

Michael Cooper 703
Metta World Peace 234

Michael Cooper 203
Metta World Peace 131

Michael Cooper 96
Metta World Peace 56

Michael Cooper 168
Metta World Peace 85

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Metta World Peace .389

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Metta World Peace .308

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Metta World Peace .714

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Metta World Peace 19.0
(2003)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Metta World Peace 6.5
(2004)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Metta World Peace 4.2
(2009)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Metta World Peace 2.6
(2002)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Metta World Peace 1.1
(2004)

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