Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Giannis Antetokounmpo that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats Rankings

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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2024-25
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Michael Cooper5
G. Antetokounmpo12
Michael Cooper12
G. Antetokounmpo9
Michael Cooper11
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Michael Cooper0
*
G. Antetokounmpo9
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Michael Cooper0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Michael Cooper0
G. Antetokounmpo7
Michael Cooper0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo9
Michael Cooper0
G. Antetokounmpo4
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Michael Cooper8
G. Antetokounmpo1
Michael Cooper1
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Michael Cooper0
*
G. Antetokounmpo2 *
Michael Cooper0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.9
Michael Cooper 8.9

G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Michael Cooper 3.2

G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
Michael Cooper 4.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Michael Cooper 1.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 20,538
Michael Cooper 7,729

G. Antetokounmpo 8,530
Michael Cooper 2,769

G. Antetokounmpo 4,288
Michael Cooper 3,666

G. Antetokounmpo 961
Michael Cooper 1,033

G. Antetokounmpo 1,064
Michael Cooper 523

G. Antetokounmpo 859
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .551
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .284
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .693
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
Michael Cooper 9.4

G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
Michael Cooper 3.4

G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Michael Cooper 1.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
Michael Cooper 1,581

G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
Michael Cooper 574

G. Antetokounmpo 446
Michael Cooper 703

G. Antetokounmpo 85
Michael Cooper 203

G. Antetokounmpo 110
Michael Cooper 96

G. Antetokounmpo 84
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .532
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .259
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .625
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 33.0
(2025)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

G. Antetokounmpo 15.4
(2025)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
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.