Caron Butler vs. Michael Cooper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Caron Butler 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Caron Butler:
2002-03 to 2015-16
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Caron Butler | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 5 | |
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| Caron Butler | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 8 | |
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| Caron Butler | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Caron Butler |
14.1 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
5.0 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
2.3 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
1.3 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
0.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Caron Butler |
12,430 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
4,387 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
2,007 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
1,163 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
216 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
881 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
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Percentages |
| Caron Butler |
.434 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
.348 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.340 | |   *
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| Caron Butler |
.847 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Caron Butler |
20.8 | | (2009) | |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
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| Caron Butler |
7.4 | | (2007) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Caron Butler |
4.9 | | (2008) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
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| Caron Butler |
2.2 | | (2008) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Caron Butler |
0.4 | | (2003) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Caron Butler |
11.7 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
5.3 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
1.6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
1.1 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
0.4 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Caron Butler |
758 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
346 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
103 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
73 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
23 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
65 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
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Percentages |
| Caron Butler |
.399 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
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| Caron Butler |
.286 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |  *
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| Caron Butler |
.838 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Caron Butler |
19.7 | | (2010) | |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
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| Caron Butler |
10.5 | | (2006) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
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| Caron Butler |
3.8 | | (2008) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Caron Butler |
2.2 | | (2004) | |
| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Caron Butler |
0.8 | | (2010) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
