Norris Coleman vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

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

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Norris Coleman: 1987-88 to 1987-88
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Norris Coleman 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Norris Coleman 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Norris Coleman 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Norris Coleman 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Norris Coleman 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 Coleman 5.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Norris Coleman 2.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Norris Coleman 0.4 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Norris Coleman 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Norris Coleman 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Norris Coleman 153 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Norris Coleman 81 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Norris Coleman 13 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Norris Coleman 11 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Norris Coleman 6 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Norris Coleman 29 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norris Coleman .346 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Norris Coleman .500 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Norris Coleman .556 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norris Coleman 5.3 (1988) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Norris Coleman 2.8 (1988) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Norris Coleman 0.4 (1988) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Norris Coleman 0.4 (1988) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Norris Coleman 0.2 (1988) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Norris Coleman 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Norris Coleman - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Norris Coleman - 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.