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.

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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Michael Cooper5
G. Antetokounmpo11
Michael Cooper12
G. Antetokounmpo8
Michael Cooper11
G. Antetokounmpo8
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.4
Michael Cooper 8.9

G. Antetokounmpo 9.8
Michael Cooper 3.2

G. Antetokounmpo 4.9
Michael Cooper 4.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Michael Cooper 1.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,502
Michael Cooper 7,729

G. Antetokounmpo 7,732
Michael Cooper 2,769

G. Antetokounmpo 3,855
Michael Cooper 3,666

G. Antetokounmpo 903
Michael Cooper 1,033

G. Antetokounmpo 986
Michael Cooper 523

G. Antetokounmpo 792
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .286
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
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 26.6
Michael Cooper 9.4

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
Michael Cooper 3.4

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
Michael Cooper 4.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Michael Cooper 1.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
Michael Cooper 1,581

G. Antetokounmpo 945
Michael Cooper 574

G. Antetokounmpo 413
Michael Cooper 703

G. Antetokounmpo 80
Michael Cooper 203

G. Antetokounmpo 105
Michael Cooper 96

G. Antetokounmpo 79
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
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.