Michael Cooper vs. Wayman Tisdale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Wayman Tisdale 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
Wayman Tisdale:
1985-86 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Wayman Tisdale0
Michael Cooper12
Wayman Tisdale12
Michael Cooper11
Wayman Tisdale4
Michael Cooper0
Wayman Tisdale0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Wayman Tisdale0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Wayman Tisdale0
Michael Cooper1 *
Wayman Tisdale0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Wayman Tisdale 15.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Wayman Tisdale 6.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Wayman Tisdale 1.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Wayman Tisdale 0.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Wayman Tisdale 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Wayman Tisdale 12,878

Michael Cooper 2,769
Wayman Tisdale 5,117

Michael Cooper 3,666
Wayman Tisdale 1,077

Michael Cooper 1,033
Wayman Tisdale 464

Michael Cooper 523
Wayman Tisdale 500

Michael Cooper 873
Wayman Tisdale 840

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Wayman Tisdale .505

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Wayman Tisdale .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Wayman Tisdale .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Wayman Tisdale 22.3
(1990)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 7.7
(1989)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Wayman Tisdale 2.0
(1991)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 0.8
(1992)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 1.1
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Wayman Tisdale 7.1

Michael Cooper 3.4
Wayman Tisdale 2.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Wayman Tisdale 1.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Wayman Tisdale 0.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Wayman Tisdale 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Wayman Tisdale 157

Michael Cooper 574
Wayman Tisdale 57

Michael Cooper 703
Wayman Tisdale 22

Michael Cooper 203
Wayman Tisdale 2

Michael Cooper 96
Wayman Tisdale 5

Michael Cooper 168
Wayman Tisdale 22

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Wayman Tisdale .456

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Wayman Tisdale .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Wayman Tisdale .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Wayman Tisdale 12.8
(1987)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Wayman Tisdale 4.0
(1987)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Wayman Tisdale 2.3
(1987)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Wayman Tisdale 0.3
(1996)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Wayman Tisdale 0.4
(1995)

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