Tom Burleson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Tom Burleson 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
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Tom Burleson:
1974-75 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 Burleson | 0 |
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Michael Cooper | 5 | |
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Tom Burleson | 0 |
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Michael Cooper | 8 | |
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Tom Burleson | 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 Burleson |
9.4 | | |
Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
6.3 | | |
Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.3 | | |
Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
0.7 | | |
Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.3 | | |
Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Tom Burleson |
4,190 | | |
Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
2,794 | | |
Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
601 | | |
Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
312 | | |
Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
591 | | |
Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
446 | | |
Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
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Percentages |
Tom Burleson |
.445 | | |
Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
.000 | |
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Michael Cooper |
.340 | | *
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Tom Burleson |
.726 | | |
Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Tom Burleson |
15.6 | | (1976) | |
Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
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Tom Burleson |
9.0 | | (1976) | |
Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
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Tom Burleson |
2.2 | | (1976) | |
Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
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Tom Burleson |
0.9 | | (1977) | |
Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.9 | | (1975) | |
Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Tom Burleson |
20.7 | | |
Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
10.2 | | |
Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.5 | | |
Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
0.9 | | |
Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.7 | | |
Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Tom Burleson |
311 | | |
Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
153 | | |
Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
23 | | |
Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
13 | | |
Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
26 | | |
Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
15 | | |
Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
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Percentages |
Tom Burleson |
.542 | | |
Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
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Tom Burleson |
- | |
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Michael Cooper |
.392 | | *
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Tom Burleson |
.756 | | |
Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Tom Burleson |
20.8 | | (1976) | |
Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
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Tom Burleson |
10.7 | | (1975) | |
Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.7 | | (1976) | |
Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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Tom Burleson |
1.0 | | (1976) | |
Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
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Tom Burleson |
2.0 | | (1975) | |
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. |