Speedy Claxton vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Speedy Claxton 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

Speedy Claxton

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Speedy Claxton: 2001-02 to 2008-09
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Speedy Claxton 1 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Speedy Claxton 7 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Speedy Claxton 3 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Speedy Claxton 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Speedy Claxton 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Speedy Claxton 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Speedy Claxton 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 Speedy Claxton 9.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Speedy Claxton 2.5 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Speedy Claxton 4.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Speedy Claxton 1.5 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Speedy Claxton 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Speedy Claxton 3,096 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Speedy Claxton 830 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Speedy Claxton 1,441 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Speedy Claxton 503 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Speedy Claxton 40 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Speedy Claxton 334 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Speedy Claxton .409 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Speedy Claxton .193 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Speedy Claxton .762 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Speedy Claxton 12.3 (2006) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Speedy Claxton 3.0 (2005) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Speedy Claxton 6.0 (2005) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Speedy Claxton 1.8 (2005) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Speedy Claxton 0.2 (2003) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Speedy Claxton 4.6 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Speedy Claxton 1.5 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Speedy Claxton 2.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Speedy Claxton 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Speedy Claxton 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Speedy Claxton 137 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Speedy Claxton 46 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Speedy Claxton 59 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Speedy Claxton 21 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Speedy Claxton 5 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Speedy Claxton 30 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Speedy Claxton .427 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Speedy Claxton .000 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Speedy Claxton .740 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Speedy Claxton 5.2 (2003) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Speedy Claxton 1.9 (2003) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Speedy Claxton 2.8 (2002) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Speedy Claxton 1.0 (2002) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Speedy Claxton 0.2 (2003) 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.