Michael Cooper vs. Paul Graham Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Graham 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.

Paul Graham

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Paul Graham: 1991-92 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Paul Graham 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Paul Graham 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Paul Graham 2

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Paul Graham 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Paul Graham 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Paul Graham 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Paul Graham 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 Paul Graham 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Paul Graham 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Paul Graham 2.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Paul Graham 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Paul Graham 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Paul Graham 1,499

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Paul Graham 433

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Paul Graham 352

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Paul Graham 186

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Paul Graham 32

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Paul Graham 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Paul Graham .448

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Paul Graham .339

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Paul Graham .739

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Paul Graham 10.1 (1992)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Paul Graham 3.0 (1992)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Paul Graham 2.2 (1992)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Paul Graham 1.2 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Paul Graham 0.3 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Paul Graham 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Paul Graham 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Paul Graham 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Paul Graham 1.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Paul Graham 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Paul Graham 6

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Paul Graham 3

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Paul Graham 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Paul Graham 4

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Paul Graham 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Paul Graham 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Paul Graham .300

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Paul Graham .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Paul Graham -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Paul Graham 2.0 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Paul Graham 1.5 (1993)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Paul Graham 1.0 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Paul Graham 2.0 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Paul Graham 0.0 (1994)

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