Desmond Bane vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane:
2020-21 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Desmond Bane0
Michael Cooper5
Desmond Bane4
Michael Cooper12
Desmond Bane3
Michael Cooper11
Desmond Bane0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Desmond Bane0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Desmond Bane0
Michael Cooper8
Desmond Bane0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 17.4
Michael Cooper 8.9

Desmond Bane 4.2
Michael Cooper 3.2

Desmond Bane 3.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Desmond Bane 1.0
Michael Cooper 1.2

Desmond Bane 0.4
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 4,253
Michael Cooper 7,729

Desmond Bane 1,020
Michael Cooper 2,769

Desmond Bane 810
Michael Cooper 3,666

Desmond Bane 232
Michael Cooper 1,033

Desmond Bane 89
Michael Cooper 523

Desmond Bane 244
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .468
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .415
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .879
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.7
(2024)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Desmond Bane 5.0
(2023)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Desmond Bane 5.5
(2024)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Desmond Bane 1.2
(2022)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Desmond Bane 0.5
(2024)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 17.1
Michael Cooper 9.4

Desmond Bane 4.3
Michael Cooper 3.4

Desmond Bane 2.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

Desmond Bane 0.8
Michael Cooper 1.2

Desmond Bane 0.5
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 394
Michael Cooper 1,581

Desmond Bane 98
Michael Cooper 574

Desmond Bane 55
Michael Cooper 703

Desmond Bane 18
Michael Cooper 203

Desmond Bane 11
Michael Cooper 96

Desmond Bane 23
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .463
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .433
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .891
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.5
(2023)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Desmond Bane 6.0
(2023)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Desmond Bane 3.2
(2023)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Desmond Bane 0.9
(2022)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Desmond Bane 0.8
(2022)
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.