Norris Cole vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Norris Cole 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

Norris Cole

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Norris Cole: 2011-12 to 2016-17
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Norris Cole 2 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Norris Cole 6 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Norris Cole 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Norris Cole 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Norris Cole 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Norris Cole 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Norris Cole 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 Norris Cole 7.0 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 2.0 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 2.7 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Norris Cole 2,506 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Norris Cole 702 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Norris Cole 981 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Norris Cole 280 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Norris Cole 34 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Norris Cole 360 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norris Cole .407 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Norris Cole .324 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Norris Cole .743 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norris Cole 10.6 (2016) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 3.4 (2016) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 3.7 (2016) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.9 (2014) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.2 (2015) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Norris Cole 4.3 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 1.2 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 1.4 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.5 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Norris Cole 295 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Norris Cole 79 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Norris Cole 98 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Norris Cole 31 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Norris Cole 5 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Norris Cole 68 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norris Cole .421 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Norris Cole .382 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Norris Cole .783 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norris Cole 8.8 (2015) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Norris Cole 1.9 (2013) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Norris Cole 2.0 (2013) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Norris Cole 0.7 (2013) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Norris Cole 0.3 (2017) 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.