John Collins vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and John Collins 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
John Collins:
2017-18 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

John Collins0
Michael Cooper5
John Collins7
Michael Cooper12
John Collins3
Michael Cooper11
John Collins0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

John Collins0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
John Collins0
Michael Cooper8
John Collins0
Michael Cooper1
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

John Collins 15.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

John Collins 8.0
Michael Cooper 3.2

John Collins 1.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

John Collins 0.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

John Collins 1.0
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

John Collins 6,765
Michael Cooper 7,729

John Collins 3,467
Michael Cooper 2,769

John Collins 617
Michael Cooper 3,666

John Collins 248
Michael Cooper 1,033

John Collins 436
Michael Cooper 523

John Collins 431
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Collins .547
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
John Collins .357
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
John Collins .784
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

John Collins 21.6
(2020)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

John Collins 10.1
(2020)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

John Collins 2.0
(2019)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

John Collins 0.8
(2020)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

John Collins 1.6
(2020)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

John Collins 12.6
Michael Cooper 9.4

John Collins 7.1
Michael Cooper 3.4

John Collins 0.9
Michael Cooper 4.2

John Collins 0.4
Michael Cooper 1.2

John Collins 0.6
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

John Collins 365
Michael Cooper 1,581

John Collins 206
Michael Cooper 574

John Collins 27
Michael Cooper 703

John Collins 12
Michael Cooper 203

John Collins 18
Michael Cooper 96

John Collins 29
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
John Collins .516
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
John Collins .354
Michael Cooper .392

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Free Throw Percentage
John Collins .769
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

John Collins 13.9
(2021)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

John Collins 8.7
(2021)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

John Collins 1.2
(2022)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

John Collins 0.4
(2021)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

John Collins 1.0
(2023)
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.