Michael Cooper vs. Tyson Wheeler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tyson Wheeler 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Tyson Wheeler

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Tyson Wheeler: 1998-99 to 1998-99

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Tyson Wheeler 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Tyson Wheeler 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Tyson Wheeler 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Tyson Wheeler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Tyson Wheeler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Tyson Wheeler 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Tyson Wheeler 0

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Tyson Wheeler 4.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Tyson Wheeler 0.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tyson Wheeler 2.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tyson Wheeler 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tyson Wheeler 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Tyson Wheeler 4

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Tyson Wheeler 0

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Tyson Wheeler 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Tyson Wheeler 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Tyson Wheeler 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Tyson Wheeler 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Tyson Wheeler 1.000

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Tyson Wheeler 1.000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Tyson Wheeler .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Tyson Wheeler 4.0 (1999)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Tyson Wheeler 0.0 (1999)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Tyson Wheeler 2.0 (1999)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Tyson Wheeler 0.0 (1999)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Tyson Wheeler 0.0 (1999)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Tyson Wheeler -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Tyson Wheeler -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tyson Wheeler -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tyson Wheeler -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tyson Wheeler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Tyson Wheeler -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Tyson Wheeler -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Tyson Wheeler -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Tyson Wheeler -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Tyson Wheeler -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Tyson Wheeler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Tyson Wheeler -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Tyson Wheeler -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Tyson Wheeler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Tyson Wheeler -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Tyson Wheeler -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Tyson Wheeler -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Tyson Wheeler -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Tyson Wheeler -

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