Michael Cooper vs. Scottie Pippen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Scottie Pippen and Michael Cooper 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
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Scottie Pippen:
1987-88 to 2003-04

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Scottie Pippen6
Michael Cooper12
Scottie Pippen17
Michael Cooper11
Scottie Pippen16
Michael Cooper0
Scottie Pippen7

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Scottie Pippen3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Scottie Pippen7
Michael Cooper5
Scottie Pippen8
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Scottie Pippen10
Michael Cooper1 *
Scottie Pippen0
Michael Cooper0
Scottie Pippen1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Scottie Pippen 16.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
Scottie Pippen 6.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Scottie Pippen 5.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Scottie Pippen 2.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Scottie Pippen 0.8

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Scottie Pippen 18,940

Michael Cooper 2,769
Scottie Pippen 7,494

Michael Cooper 3,666
Scottie Pippen 6,135

Michael Cooper 1,033
Scottie Pippen 2,307

Michael Cooper 523
Scottie Pippen 947

Michael Cooper 873
Scottie Pippen 1,178

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Scottie Pippen .473

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Scottie Pippen .326

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Scottie Pippen .704

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Scottie Pippen 22.0
(1994)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Scottie Pippen 8.7
(1994)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Scottie Pippen 7.0
(1992)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Scottie Pippen 2.9
(1995)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Scottie Pippen 1.2
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Scottie Pippen 17.5

Michael Cooper 3.4
Scottie Pippen 7.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Scottie Pippen 5.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Scottie Pippen 1.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Scottie Pippen 0.9

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Scottie Pippen 3,642

Michael Cooper 574
Scottie Pippen 1,583

Michael Cooper 703
Scottie Pippen 1,048

Michael Cooper 203
Scottie Pippen 395

Michael Cooper 96
Scottie Pippen 185

Michael Cooper 168
Scottie Pippen 208

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Scottie Pippen .444

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Scottie Pippen .303

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Scottie Pippen .724

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Scottie Pippen 22.8
(1994)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Scottie Pippen 11.8
(1999)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Scottie Pippen 6.7
(1992)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Scottie Pippen 2.7
(2001)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Scottie Pippen 1.3
(1990)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.