Wilt Chamberlain vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Wilt Chamberlain 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
Wilt Chamberlain:
1959-60 to 1972-73
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Wilt Chamberlain2
Michael Cooper5
Wilt Chamberlain14
Michael Cooper12
Wilt Chamberlain13
Michael Cooper11
Wilt Chamberlain13
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Wilt Chamberlain4
Michael Cooper0
Wilt Chamberlain1 *
Michael Cooper0
Wilt Chamberlain7
Michael Cooper0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain10
Michael Cooper0
Wilt Chamberlain2 *
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Wilt Chamberlain2
Michael Cooper8
Wilt Chamberlain0 *
Michael Cooper1
*
Wilt Chamberlain7
Michael Cooper0
Wilt Chamberlain11
Michael Cooper0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Michael Cooper0
Wilt Chamberlain1
Michael Cooper0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 30.1
Michael Cooper 8.9

Wilt Chamberlain 22.9
Michael Cooper 3.2

Wilt Chamberlain 4.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 1.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Michael Cooper 7,729

Wilt Chamberlain 23,924
Michael Cooper 2,769

Wilt Chamberlain 4,643
Michael Cooper 3,666

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 1,033

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 523

Wilt Chamberlain 1,045
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .540
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .511
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 50.4
(1962)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Wilt Chamberlain 27.2
(1961)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Wilt Chamberlain 8.6
(1968)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Wilt Chamberlain 22.5
Michael Cooper 9.4

Wilt Chamberlain 24.5
Michael Cooper 3.4

Wilt Chamberlain 4.2
Michael Cooper 4.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 1.2

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Wilt Chamberlain 3,607
Michael Cooper 1,581

Wilt Chamberlain 3,913
Michael Cooper 574

Wilt Chamberlain 673
Michael Cooper 703

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 203

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 96

Wilt Chamberlain 160
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .522
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Wilt Chamberlain .465
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Wilt Chamberlain 37.0
(1961)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Wilt Chamberlain 30.2
(1966)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Wilt Chamberlain 9.0
(1967)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Wilt Chamberlain -
n/a **
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.
** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.