Michael Cooper vs. Soumaila Samake Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Soumaila Samake 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.

Soumaila Samake

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Soumaila Samake: 2000-01 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Soumaila Samake 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Soumaila Samake 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Soumaila Samake 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Soumaila Samake 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Soumaila Samake 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Soumaila Samake 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Soumaila Samake 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 Soumaila Samake 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Soumaila Samake 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Soumaila Samake 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Soumaila Samake 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Soumaila Samake 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Soumaila Samake 68

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Soumaila Samake 76

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Soumaila Samake 5

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Soumaila Samake 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Soumaila Samake 19

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Soumaila Samake 47

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Soumaila Samake .389

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Soumaila Samake -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Soumaila Samake .462

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Soumaila Samake 1.7 (2003)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Soumaila Samake 1.8 (2003)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Soumaila Samake 0.3 (2003)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Soumaila Samake 0.1 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Soumaila Samake 0.4 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Soumaila Samake -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Soumaila Samake -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Soumaila Samake -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Soumaila Samake -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Soumaila Samake -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Soumaila Samake -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Soumaila Samake -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Soumaila Samake -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Soumaila Samake -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Soumaila Samake -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Soumaila Samake 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Soumaila Samake -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Soumaila Samake -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Soumaila Samake -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Soumaila Samake -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Soumaila Samake -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Soumaila Samake -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Soumaila Samake -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Soumaila Samake -

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