Trevor Ariza vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Trevor Ariza 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Trevor Ariza:
2004-05 to 2021-22
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Trevor Ariza1
Michael Cooper5
Trevor Ariza18
Michael Cooper12
Trevor Ariza10
Michael Cooper11
Trevor Ariza0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Trevor Ariza0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Trevor Ariza0
Michael Cooper8
Trevor Ariza0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Trevor Ariza 10.4
Michael Cooper 8.9

Trevor Ariza 4.8
Michael Cooper 3.2

Trevor Ariza 2.1
Michael Cooper 4.2

Trevor Ariza 1.5
Michael Cooper 1.2

Trevor Ariza 0.3
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Trevor Ariza 11,593
Michael Cooper 7,729

Trevor Ariza 5,356
Michael Cooper 2,769

Trevor Ariza 2,379
Michael Cooper 3,666

Trevor Ariza 1,628
Michael Cooper 1,033

Trevor Ariza 355
Michael Cooper 523

Trevor Ariza 1,118
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Trevor Ariza .422
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Trevor Ariza .351
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Trevor Ariza .731
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Trevor Ariza 14.9
(2010)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Trevor Ariza 6.2
(2014)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Trevor Ariza 3.8
(2010)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Trevor Ariza 2.0
(2016)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Trevor Ariza 0.6
(2012)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Trevor Ariza 10.1
Michael Cooper 9.4

Trevor Ariza 5.0
Michael Cooper 3.4

Trevor Ariza 1.8
Michael Cooper 4.2

Trevor Ariza 1.3
Michael Cooper 1.2

Trevor Ariza 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Trevor Ariza 1,074
Michael Cooper 1,581

Trevor Ariza 528
Michael Cooper 574

Trevor Ariza 194
Michael Cooper 703

Trevor Ariza 142
Michael Cooper 203

Trevor Ariza 26
Michael Cooper 96

Trevor Ariza 106
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Trevor Ariza .423
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Trevor Ariza .365
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Trevor Ariza .722
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Trevor Ariza 15.5
(2011)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Trevor Ariza 8.9
(2014)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Trevor Ariza 3.3
(2011)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Trevor Ariza 2.6
(2016)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Trevor Ariza 0.5
(2011)
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.