Michael Cooper vs. Gaylon Nickerson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gaylon Nickerson 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
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Gaylon Nickerson:
1996-97 to 1996-97
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Honors and Awards |
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Michael Cooper | 1 |
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Gaylon Nickerson | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
3.8 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
1.3 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0.3 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0.3 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
15 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
5 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
4 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
.333 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.340 | |
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Gaylon Nickerson |
.000 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
1.000 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
3.8 | | (1997) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
1.3 | | (1997) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0.3 | | (1997) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0.3 | | (1997) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0.3 | | (1997) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | | |
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Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
Gaylon Nickerson |
- | | | |
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Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |