Michael Cooper vs. Paul George Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul George 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
Paul George:
2010-11 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Paul George0
Michael Cooper12
Paul George14
Michael Cooper11
Paul George10
Michael Cooper0
Paul George9

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Paul George1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Paul George6
Michael Cooper5
Paul George2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Paul George4
Michael Cooper1 *
Paul George0
Michael Cooper0
Paul George1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Paul George 20.8

Michael Cooper 3.2
Paul George 6.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Paul George 3.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Paul George 1.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Paul George 0.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Paul George 17,847

Michael Cooper 2,769
Paul George 5,425

Michael Cooper 3,666
Paul George 3,167

Michael Cooper 1,033
Paul George 1,454

Michael Cooper 523
Paul George 378

Michael Cooper 873
Paul George 859

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Paul George .440

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Paul George .384

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Paul George .853

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Paul George 28.0
(2019)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Paul George 8.2
(2019)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Paul George 5.7
(2022)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Paul George 2.2
(2019)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Paul George 0.6
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Paul George 21.3

Michael Cooper 3.4
Paul George 7.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Paul George 4.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Paul George 1.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Paul George 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Paul George 2,299

Michael Cooper 574
Paul George 813

Michael Cooper 703
Paul George 444

Michael Cooper 203
Paul George 165

Michael Cooper 96
Paul George 59

Michael Cooper 168
Paul George 108

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Paul George .424

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Paul George .351

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Paul George .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Paul George 28.6
(2019)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Paul George 9.6
(2021)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Paul George 7.3
(2017)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Paul George 2.2
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Paul George 2.0
(2011)

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