Chris Andersen vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Chris Andersen 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

Chris Andersen

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Chris Andersen: 2001-02 to 2016-17
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chris Andersen 1 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Chris Andersen 15 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Chris Andersen 7 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Chris Andersen 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Chris Andersen 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Chris Andersen 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Chris Andersen 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 Chris Andersen 5.4 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.5 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.4 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 3,755 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 3,493 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Chris Andersen 337 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Chris Andersen 312 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 991 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Chris Andersen 695 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .532 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .221 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .654 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 7.7 (2005) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 6.4 (2010) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 1.1 (2005) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2012) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.5 (2009) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 5.3 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 5.0 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 1.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Chris Andersen 389 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Chris Andersen 364 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Chris Andersen 26 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Chris Andersen 26 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Chris Andersen 90 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Chris Andersen 73 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chris Andersen .631 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Chris Andersen .000 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Chris Andersen .689 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chris Andersen 6.5 (2009) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Chris Andersen 7.8 (2016) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Chris Andersen 0.8 (2016) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Chris Andersen 0.6 (2011) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Chris Andersen 2.1 (2009) 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.