Michael Cooper vs. Zarko Paspalj Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zarko Paspalj 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.

Zarko Paspalj

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Zarko Paspalj: 1989-90 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Zarko Paspalj 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Zarko Paspalj 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Zarko Paspalj 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Zarko Paspalj 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Zarko Paspalj 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Zarko Paspalj 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Zarko Paspalj 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 Zarko Paspalj 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Zarko Paspalj 1.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Zarko Paspalj 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Zarko Paspalj 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Zarko Paspalj 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Zarko Paspalj 72

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Zarko Paspalj 30

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Zarko Paspalj 10

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Zarko Paspalj 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Zarko Paspalj 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Zarko Paspalj 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Zarko Paspalj .342

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Zarko Paspalj .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Zarko Paspalj .818

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Zarko Paspalj 2.6 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Zarko Paspalj 1.1 (1990)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Zarko Paspalj 0.4 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Zarko Paspalj 0.1 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Zarko Paspalj 0.3 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Zarko Paspalj -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Zarko Paspalj -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Zarko Paspalj -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Zarko Paspalj -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Zarko Paspalj -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Zarko Paspalj -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Zarko Paspalj -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Zarko Paspalj -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Zarko Paspalj -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Zarko Paspalj -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Zarko Paspalj 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Zarko Paspalj -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Zarko Paspalj -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Zarko Paspalj -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Zarko Paspalj -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Zarko Paspalj -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Zarko Paspalj -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Zarko Paspalj -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Zarko Paspalj -

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