Anthony Carter vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Anthony Carter that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player Comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season

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
Anthony Carter:
1999-00 to 2011-12
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Carter0
Michael Cooper5
Anthony Carter13
Michael Cooper12
Anthony Carter7
Michael Cooper11
Anthony Carter0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Anthony Carter0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Carter0
Michael Cooper8
Anthony Carter0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Carter 4.8
Michael Cooper 8.9

Anthony Carter 2.1
Michael Cooper 3.2

Anthony Carter 3.8
Michael Cooper 4.2

Anthony Carter 1.0
Michael Cooper 1.2

Anthony Carter 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Carter 3,009
Michael Cooper 7,729

Anthony Carter 1,302
Michael Cooper 2,769

Anthony Carter 2,363
Michael Cooper 3,666

Anthony Carter 601
Michael Cooper 1,033

Anthony Carter 115
Michael Cooper 523

Anthony Carter 623
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Carter .404
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Carter .250
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Carter .706
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Carter 7.8
(2008)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Anthony Carter 2.9
(2008)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Anthony Carter 5.5
(2008)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Anthony Carter 1.5
(2008)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Anthony Carter 0.5
(2007)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Carter 4.5
Michael Cooper 9.4

Anthony Carter 2.5
Michael Cooper 3.4

Anthony Carter 3.2
Michael Cooper 4.2

Anthony Carter 0.8
Michael Cooper 1.2

Anthony Carter 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Carter 174
Michael Cooper 1,581

Anthony Carter 97
Michael Cooper 574

Anthony Carter 126
Michael Cooper 703

Anthony Carter 32
Michael Cooper 203

Anthony Carter 6
Michael Cooper 96

Anthony Carter 39
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Carter .430
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Carter .148
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Carter .696
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Carter 8.0
(2007)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Anthony Carter 4.0
(2000)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Anthony Carter 5.6
(2000)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Anthony Carter 1.2
(2000)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Anthony Carter 0.3
(2001)
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.