Michael Cooper vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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 McPherson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Paul McPherson 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 McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Paul McPherson -

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