Eric Anderson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Eric Anderson 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

Eric Anderson

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Eric Anderson: 1992-93 to 1993-94
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Eric Anderson 2 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Eric Anderson 1 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Eric Anderson 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 Eric Anderson 1.6 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Eric Anderson 1.1 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Eric Anderson 0.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Eric Anderson 0.1 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Eric Anderson 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Anderson 42 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Eric Anderson 31 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Eric Anderson 5 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Eric Anderson 3 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Eric Anderson 2 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Eric Anderson 27 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Anderson .343 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Eric Anderson 1.000 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Eric Anderson .593 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Anderson 1.9 (1994) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Anderson 1.5 (1994) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Eric Anderson 0.2 (1993) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Eric Anderson 0.2 (1993) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Eric Anderson 0.1 (1994) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Eric Anderson 1.0 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Eric Anderson 0.5 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Eric Anderson 0.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Eric Anderson 0.0 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Eric Anderson 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Eric Anderson 2 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Eric Anderson 1 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Eric Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Eric Anderson 2 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Eric Anderson .500 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Eric Anderson - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Eric Anderson - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Eric Anderson 1.0 (1993) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Eric Anderson 0.5 (1993) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Eric Anderson 0.0 (1993) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Eric Anderson 0.0 (1993) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Eric Anderson 0.0 (1993) 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.