Shareef Abdur-Rahim vs. Michael Cooper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Shareef Abdur-Rahim 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Shareef Abdur-Rahim:
1996-97 to 2007-08
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 5 | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 8 | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
18.1 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
7.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
2.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
1.0 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
0.8 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
15,028 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
6,239 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
2,109 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
820 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
638 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
830 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
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Percentages |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
.472 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
.297 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.340 | |   *
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
.810 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
23.0 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
10.1 | | (2000) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
3.4 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
1.4 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
1.1 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
9.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
4.8 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
1.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
0.3 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
0.0 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
55 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
29 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
7 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
0 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
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Percentages |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
.535 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
.000 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | *
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
.600 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
9.2 | | (2006) | |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
4.8 | | (2006) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
1.2 | | (2006) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
0.3 | | (2006) | |
| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Shareef Abdur-Rahim |
0.0 | | (2006) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
