Cole Anthony vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Cole Anthony 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

Cole Anthony

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Cole Anthony: 2020-21 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Cole Anthony 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Cole Anthony 4 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Cole Anthony 1 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Cole Anthony 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Cole Anthony 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Cole Anthony 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Cole Anthony 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 13.4 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 4.6 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 4.1 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.4 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Cole Anthony 3,385 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Cole Anthony 1,168 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Cole Anthony 1,032 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Cole Anthony 177 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Cole Anthony 103 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Cole Anthony 253 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cole Anthony .418 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Cole Anthony .343 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Cole Anthony .851 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 16.3 (2022) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 5.4 (2022) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 5.7 (2022) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.8 (2024) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.5 (2023) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 4.3 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 2.0 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 1.5 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Cole Anthony 17 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Cole Anthony 8 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Cole Anthony 6 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Cole Anthony 3 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Cole Anthony 0 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Cole Anthony 4 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cole Anthony .227 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Cole Anthony .111 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Cole Anthony .857 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cole Anthony 4.3 (2024) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Cole Anthony 2.0 (2024) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Cole Anthony 1.5 (2024) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Cole Anthony 0.8 (2024) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Cole Anthony 0.0 (2024) 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.