Sam Cassell vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Sam Cassell that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Sam Cassell:
1993-94 to 2007-08
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Sam Cassell3
Michael Cooper5
Sam Cassell15
Michael Cooper12
Sam Cassell11
Michael Cooper11
Sam Cassell1
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Sam Cassell1
Michael Cooper0
Sam Cassell0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Sam Cassell0
Michael Cooper8
Sam Cassell0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Sam Cassell 15.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

Sam Cassell 3.2
Michael Cooper 3.2

Sam Cassell 6.0
Michael Cooper 4.2

Sam Cassell 1.1
Michael Cooper 1.2

Sam Cassell 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Sam Cassell 15,635
Michael Cooper 7,729

Sam Cassell 3,221
Michael Cooper 2,769

Sam Cassell 5,939
Michael Cooper 3,666

Sam Cassell 1,058
Michael Cooper 1,033

Sam Cassell 163
Michael Cooper 523

Sam Cassell 993
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Sam Cassell .454
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Sam Cassell .331
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Sam Cassell .861
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Sam Cassell 19.8
(2004)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Sam Cassell 4.4
(2003)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Sam Cassell 9.0
(2000)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Sam Cassell 1.6
(1998)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Sam Cassell 0.3
(1997)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Sam Cassell 12.2
Michael Cooper 9.4

Sam Cassell 2.6
Michael Cooper 3.4

Sam Cassell 4.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

Sam Cassell 0.8
Michael Cooper 1.2

Sam Cassell 0.1
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Sam Cassell 1,656
Michael Cooper 1,581

Sam Cassell 349
Michael Cooper 574

Sam Cassell 592
Michael Cooper 703

Sam Cassell 105
Michael Cooper 203

Sam Cassell 19
Michael Cooper 96

Sam Cassell 136
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Sam Cassell .414
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Sam Cassell .363
Michael Cooper .392

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Free Throw Percentage
Sam Cassell .847
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Sam Cassell 18.0
(2006)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Sam Cassell 4.6
(2001)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Sam Cassell 9.0
(2000)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Sam Cassell 1.1
(2001)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Sam Cassell 0.3
(1998)
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.