Michael Cooper vs. Tristan Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tristan Thompson 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
Tristan Thompson:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Tristan Thompson1
Michael Cooper12
Tristan Thompson13
Michael Cooper11
Tristan Thompson7
Michael Cooper0
Tristan Thompson0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Tristan Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Tristan Thompson0
Michael Cooper1 *
Tristan Thompson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Tristan Thompson 8.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Tristan Thompson 8.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Tristan Thompson 1.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Tristan Thompson 0.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Tristan Thompson 6,747

Michael Cooper 2,769
Tristan Thompson 6,284

Michael Cooper 3,666
Tristan Thompson 773

Michael Cooper 1,033
Tristan Thompson 376

Michael Cooper 523
Tristan Thompson 515

Michael Cooper 873
Tristan Thompson 773

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Tristan Thompson .521

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Tristan Thompson .256

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Tristan Thompson .598

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Tristan Thompson 12.0
(2020)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Tristan Thompson 10.2
(2019)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Tristan Thompson 2.1
(2020)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Tristan Thompson 0.7
(2013)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Tristan Thompson 1.1
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Tristan Thompson 7.1

Michael Cooper 3.4
Tristan Thompson 7.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Tristan Thompson 0.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Tristan Thompson 0.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Tristan Thompson 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Tristan Thompson 665

Michael Cooper 574
Tristan Thompson 733

Michael Cooper 703
Tristan Thompson 70

Michael Cooper 203
Tristan Thompson 29

Michael Cooper 96
Tristan Thompson 69

Michael Cooper 168
Tristan Thompson 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Tristan Thompson .562

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Tristan Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Tristan Thompson .617

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Tristan Thompson 10.4
(2021)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Tristan Thompson 10.8
(2015)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Tristan Thompson 1.4
(2017)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Tristan Thompson 0.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Tristan Thompson 1.2
(2021)

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