Cole Anthony vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Cole Anthony 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
Cole Anthony:
2020-21 to 2024-25
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Cole Anthony0
Michael Cooper5
Cole Anthony5
Michael Cooper12
Cole Anthony2
Michael Cooper11
Cole Anthony0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Cole Anthony0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Cole Anthony0
Michael Cooper8
Cole Anthony0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Cole Anthony 12.5
Michael Cooper 8.9

Cole Anthony 4.3
Michael Cooper 3.2

Cole Anthony 3.8
Michael Cooper 4.2

Cole Anthony 0.7
Michael Cooper 1.2

Cole Anthony 0.4
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Cole Anthony 4,015
Michael Cooper 7,729

Cole Anthony 1,372
Michael Cooper 2,769

Cole Anthony 1,223
Michael Cooper 3,666

Cole Anthony 222
Michael Cooper 1,033

Cole Anthony 135
Michael Cooper 523

Cole Anthony 320
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Cole Anthony .419
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Cole Anthony .345
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Cole Anthony .847
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Cole Anthony 16.3
(2022)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Cole Anthony 5.4
(2022)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Cole Anthony 5.7
(2022)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Cole Anthony 0.8
(2024)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Cole Anthony 0.5
(2023)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Cole Anthony 3.9
Michael Cooper 9.4

Cole Anthony 1.8
Michael Cooper 3.4

Cole Anthony 1.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Cole Anthony 0.3
Michael Cooper 1.2

Cole Anthony 0.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Cole Anthony 47
Michael Cooper 1,581

Cole Anthony 22
Michael Cooper 574

Cole Anthony 15
Michael Cooper 703

Cole Anthony 4
Michael Cooper 203

Cole Anthony 2
Michael Cooper 96

Cole Anthony 12
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Cole Anthony .309
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Cole Anthony .105
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Cole Anthony .846
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Cole Anthony 5.1
(2024)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Cole Anthony 2.1
(2024)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Cole Anthony 1.3
(2024)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Cole Anthony 0.6
(2024)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Cole Anthony 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.