Anthony Black vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Anthony Black 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
2025-26
Anthony Black:
2023-24 to 2024-25
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Black0
Michael Cooper5
Anthony Black2
Michael Cooper12
Anthony Black2
Michael Cooper11
Anthony Black0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Anthony Black0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Black0
Michael Cooper8
Anthony Black0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Black 7.2
Michael Cooper 8.9

Anthony Black 2.5
Michael Cooper 3.2

Anthony Black 2.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Anthony Black 0.8
Michael Cooper 1.2

Anthony Black 0.5
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Black 1,052
Michael Cooper 7,729

Anthony Black 369
Michael Cooper 2,769

Anthony Black 331
Michael Cooper 3,666

Anthony Black 121
Michael Cooper 1,033

Anthony Black 69
Michael Cooper 523

Anthony Black 147
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Black .435
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Black .343
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Black .718
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Black 9.4
(2025)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Anthony Black 2.9
(2025)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Anthony Black 3.1
(2025)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Anthony Black 1.1
(2025)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Anthony Black 0.6
(2025)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Black 6.7
Michael Cooper 9.4

Anthony Black 3.4
Michael Cooper 3.4

Anthony Black 0.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Anthony Black 0.7
Michael Cooper 1.2

Anthony Black 0.1
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Black 47
Michael Cooper 1,581

Anthony Black 24
Michael Cooper 574

Anthony Black 2
Michael Cooper 703

Anthony Black 5
Michael Cooper 203

Anthony Black 1
Michael Cooper 96

Anthony Black 7
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Black .409
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Black .133
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Black .692
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Black 8.2
(2025)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Anthony Black 4.4
(2025)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Anthony Black 1.0
(2024)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Anthony Black 0.8
(2025)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Anthony Black 0.2
(2025)
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.