Gilbert Arenas vs. Wayne Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Wayne Cooper and Gilbert Arenas 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
Gilbert Arenas:
2001-02 to 2011-12
Wayne Cooper:
1978-79 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gilbert Arenas0
Wayne Cooper0
Gilbert Arenas11
Wayne Cooper14
Gilbert Arenas5
Wayne Cooper10
Gilbert Arenas3
Wayne Cooper0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas3
Wayne Cooper0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Wayne Cooper 7.9

Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Wayne Cooper 6.2

Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Wayne Cooper 0.9

Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Wayne Cooper 0.3

Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Wayne Cooper 1.6

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Wayne Cooper 7,777

Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Wayne Cooper 6,095

Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Wayne Cooper 852

Gilbert Arenas 884
Wayne Cooper 295

Gilbert Arenas 134
Wayne Cooper 1,535

Gilbert Arenas 552
Wayne Cooper 984

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .421
Wayne Cooper .457

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .351
Wayne Cooper .146

*
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .803
Wayne Cooper .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 29.3
(2006)
Wayne Cooper 13.1
(1986)

Gilbert Arenas 4.7
(2005)
Wayne Cooper 7.9
(1985)

Gilbert Arenas 10.0
(2009)
Wayne Cooper 1.5
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 2.0
(2006)
Wayne Cooper 0.5
(1986)

Gilbert Arenas 0.5
(2009)
Wayne Cooper 2.9
(1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Wayne Cooper 5.9

Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Wayne Cooper 4.8

Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Wayne Cooper 0.8

Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Wayne Cooper 0.3

Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Wayne Cooper 1.3

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 530
Wayne Cooper 434

Gilbert Arenas 107
Wayne Cooper 356

Gilbert Arenas 118
Wayne Cooper 56

Gilbert Arenas 37
Wayne Cooper 22

Gilbert Arenas 11
Wayne Cooper 96

Gilbert Arenas 31
Wayne Cooper 74

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .410
Wayne Cooper .445

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .305
Wayne Cooper .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .769
Wayne Cooper .709

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 34.0
(2006)
Wayne Cooper 12.4
(1983)

Gilbert Arenas 5.5
(2006)
Wayne Cooper 8.0
(1983)

Gilbert Arenas 6.2
(2005)
Wayne Cooper 1.3
(1985)

Gilbert Arenas 2.2
(2006)
Wayne Cooper 0.5
(1985)

Gilbert Arenas 0.7
(2006)
Wayne Cooper 2.4
(1985)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.