Carlos Clark vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Carlos Clark 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
Carlos Clark:
1983-84 to 1984-85
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carlos Clark1
Michael Cooper5
Carlos Clark2
Michael Cooper12
Carlos Clark2
Michael Cooper11
Carlos Clark0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Carlos Clark0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carlos Clark0
Michael Cooper8
Carlos Clark0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carlos Clark 2.4
Michael Cooper 8.9

Carlos Clark 0.9
Michael Cooper 3.2

Carlos Clark 0.7
Michael Cooper 4.2

Carlos Clark 0.5
Michael Cooper 1.2

Carlos Clark 0.0
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Carlos Clark 223
Michael Cooper 7,729

Carlos Clark 86
Michael Cooper 2,769

Carlos Clark 65
Michael Cooper 3,666

Carlos Clark 43
Michael Cooper 1,033

Carlos Clark 3
Michael Cooper 523

Carlos Clark 93
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carlos Clark .407
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Carlos Clark .000
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Carlos Clark .803
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carlos Clark 2.7
(1985)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Carlos Clark 1.1
(1985)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Carlos Clark 0.8
(1985)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Carlos Clark 0.6
(1985)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Carlos Clark 0.0
(1985)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carlos Clark 1.5
Michael Cooper 9.4

Carlos Clark 0.3
Michael Cooper 3.4

Carlos Clark 0.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

Carlos Clark 0.2
Michael Cooper 1.2

Carlos Clark 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Carlos Clark 17
Michael Cooper 1,581

Carlos Clark 3
Michael Cooper 574

Carlos Clark 4
Michael Cooper 703

Carlos Clark 2
Michael Cooper 203

Carlos Clark 2
Michael Cooper 96

Carlos Clark 11
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carlos Clark .467
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Carlos Clark -
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Carlos Clark .750
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carlos Clark 2.7
(1985)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Carlos Clark 0.7
(1985)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Carlos Clark 1.0
(1985)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Carlos Clark 0.3
(1985)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Carlos Clark 0.3
(1984)
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.