Tom Abernethy vs. Michael Cooper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Tom Abernethy 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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Tom Abernethy:
1976-77 to 1980-81
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Tom Abernethy | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 5 | |
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| Tom Abernethy | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 8 | |
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| Tom Abernethy | 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 |
| Tom Abernethy |
5.6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
3.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
1.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Tom Abernethy |
1,779 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
1,011 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
384 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
185 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
60 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
319 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
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Percentages |
| Tom Abernethy |
.492 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
.000 | | 
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | |   *
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| Tom Abernethy |
.747 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Tom Abernethy |
6.8 | | (1978) | |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
4.2 | | (1977) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
1.4 | | (1977) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.8 | | (1978) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.3 | | (1978) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Tom Abernethy |
5.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
3.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
1.8 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Tom Abernethy |
68 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
42 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
23 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
7 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
13 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
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Percentages |
| Tom Abernethy |
.407 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
- | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | *
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| Tom Abernethy |
.828 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Tom Abernethy |
5.8 | | (1977) | |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
3.6 | | (1977) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
2.0 | | (1977) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.6 | | (1977) | |
| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Tom Abernethy |
0.2 | | (1977) | |
| 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. |
