Nicolas Batum vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Nicolas Batum 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

Nicolas Batum

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nicolas Batum: 2008-09 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nicolas Batum 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Nicolas Batum 16 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Nicolas Batum 9 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Nicolas Batum 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Nicolas Batum 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Nicolas Batum 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Nicolas Batum 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nicolas Batum 10.4 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Nicolas Batum 5.0 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Nicolas Batum 3.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Nicolas Batum 0.9 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Nicolas Batum 0.6 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Nicolas Batum 10,947 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Nicolas Batum 5,254 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Nicolas Batum 3,464 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Nicolas Batum 976 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Nicolas Batum 661 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Nicolas Batum 1,053 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nicolas Batum .437 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Nicolas Batum .366 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Nicolas Batum .832 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nicolas Batum 15.1 (2017) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Nicolas Batum 7.5 (2014) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Nicolas Batum 5.9 (2017) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Nicolas Batum 1.2 (2013) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Nicolas Batum 1.1 (2013) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nicolas Batum 8.9 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Nicolas Batum 4.8 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Nicolas Batum 2.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Nicolas Batum 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Nicolas Batum 0.4 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Nicolas Batum 617 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Nicolas Batum 328 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Nicolas Batum 156 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Nicolas Batum 52 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Nicolas Batum 30 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Nicolas Batum 69 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nicolas Batum .439 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Nicolas Batum .357 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Nicolas Batum .791 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nicolas Batum 15.2 (2014) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Nicolas Batum 8.6 (2015) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Nicolas Batum 5.2 (2015) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Nicolas Batum 1.3 (2014) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Nicolas Batum 0.8 (2024) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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