Michael Cooper vs. Paul Millsap Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Millsap 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
Paul Millsap:
2006-07 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Paul Millsap0
Michael Cooper12
Paul Millsap16
Michael Cooper11
Paul Millsap13
Michael Cooper0
Paul Millsap4

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Paul Millsap0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Paul Millsap1
Michael Cooper1 *
Paul Millsap0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Paul Millsap 13.4

Michael Cooper 3.2
Paul Millsap 7.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Paul Millsap 2.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Paul Millsap 1.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Paul Millsap 1.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Paul Millsap 14,536

Michael Cooper 2,769
Paul Millsap 7,673

Michael Cooper 3,666
Paul Millsap 2,378

Michael Cooper 1,033
Paul Millsap 1,327

Michael Cooper 523
Paul Millsap 1,045

Michael Cooper 873
Paul Millsap 1,085

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Paul Millsap .489

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Paul Millsap .341

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Paul Millsap .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Paul Millsap 18.1
(2017)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Paul Millsap 9.0
(2016)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Paul Millsap 3.7
(2017)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Paul Millsap 1.8
(2012)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Paul Millsap 1.7
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Paul Millsap 12.1

Michael Cooper 3.4
Paul Millsap 6.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Paul Millsap 1.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Paul Millsap 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Paul Millsap 1.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Paul Millsap 1,571

Michael Cooper 574
Paul Millsap 878

Michael Cooper 703
Paul Millsap 222

Michael Cooper 203
Paul Millsap 119

Michael Cooper 96
Paul Millsap 138

Michael Cooper 168
Paul Millsap 130

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Paul Millsap .457

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Paul Millsap .286

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Paul Millsap .726

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Paul Millsap 24.3
(2017)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Paul Millsap 11.0
(2012)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Paul Millsap 4.3
(2017)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Paul Millsap 1.7
(2017)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Paul Millsap 2.5
(2012)

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