Greg Anderson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

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

Greg Anderson

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Greg Anderson: 1987-88 to 1997-98
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Greg Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Greg Anderson 10 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Greg Anderson 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Greg Anderson 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Greg 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 Greg Anderson 7.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Greg Anderson 6.2 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Greg Anderson 0.6 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Greg Anderson 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Greg Anderson 0.9 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Anderson 4,953 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Greg Anderson 4,246 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Greg Anderson 385 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Greg Anderson 480 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Greg Anderson 590 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Greg Anderson 680 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Anderson .492 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Greg Anderson .087 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Anderson .557 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Anderson 13.7 (1989) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Anderson 11.5 (1992) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Greg Anderson 1.0 (1988) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Greg Anderson 1.2 (1989) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Greg Anderson 1.5 (1988) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Anderson 4.5 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Greg Anderson 4.1 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Greg Anderson 0.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Greg Anderson 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Greg Anderson 0.7 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Anderson 77 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Greg Anderson 69 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Greg Anderson 5 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Greg Anderson 7 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Greg Anderson 12 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Greg Anderson 17 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Anderson .477 Michael Cooper .468

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

Free Throw Percentage Greg Anderson .484 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Anderson 12.7 (1988) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Anderson 7.0 (1988) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Greg Anderson 1.0 (1988) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Greg Anderson 0.7 (1995) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Greg Anderson 1.3 (1988) 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.