Adrian Caldwell vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Adrian Caldwell 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

Adrian Caldwell

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Adrian Caldwell: 1989-90 to 1997-98
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Adrian Caldwell 6 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Adrian Caldwell 2 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Adrian Caldwell 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 Adrian Caldwell 2.0 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.5 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.3 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Caldwell 390 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Adrian Caldwell 496 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Adrian Caldwell 33 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Adrian Caldwell 56 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Adrian Caldwell 41 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Adrian Caldwell 197 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Caldwell .485 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Adrian Caldwell .000 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Caldwell .453 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.2 (1997) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 3.7 (1997) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.3 (1997) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.5 (1991) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.4 (1990) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 1.0 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.5 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Adrian Caldwell 2 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Adrian Caldwell 1 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Adrian Caldwell 0 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Adrian Caldwell 2 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Adrian Caldwell 1.000 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Adrian Caldwell - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Adrian Caldwell - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Adrian Caldwell 2.0 (1996) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Adrian Caldwell 1.0 (1996) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 (1996) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 (1996) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Adrian Caldwell 0.0 (1996) 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.