Larry Bird vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Larry Bird that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Larry Bird3
Michael Cooper5
Larry Bird13
Michael Cooper12
Larry Bird12
Michael Cooper11
Larry Bird12
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Larry Bird3
Michael Cooper0
Larry Bird2
Michael Cooper0
Larry Bird9
Michael Cooper0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird10
Michael Cooper0
Larry Bird0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird3
Michael Cooper8
Larry Bird0 *
Michael Cooper1
*
Larry Bird1
Michael Cooper0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 24.3
Michael Cooper 8.9

Larry Bird 10.0
Michael Cooper 3.2

Larry Bird 6.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Larry Bird 1.7
Michael Cooper 1.2

Larry Bird 0.8
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 21,791
Michael Cooper 7,729

Larry Bird 8,974
Michael Cooper 2,769

Larry Bird 5,695
Michael Cooper 3,666

Larry Bird 1,556
Michael Cooper 1,033

Larry Bird 755
Michael Cooper 523

Larry Bird 897
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .496
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .376
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .886
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 23.8
Michael Cooper 9.4

Larry Bird 10.3
Michael Cooper 3.4

Larry Bird 6.5
Michael Cooper 4.2

Larry Bird 1.8
Michael Cooper 1.2

Larry Bird 0.9
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 3,897
Michael Cooper 1,581

Larry Bird 1,683
Michael Cooper 574

Larry Bird 1,062
Michael Cooper 703

Larry Bird 296
Michael Cooper 203

Larry Bird 145
Michael Cooper 96

Larry Bird 164
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .472
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .321
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .890
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)
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.