Malik Beasley vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Malik Beasley 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 2025-26
Malik Beasley: 2016-17 to 2024-25
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Malik Beasley 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Malik Beasley 9 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Malik Beasley 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Malik Beasley 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Malik Beasley 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Malik Beasley 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Malik Beasley 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 Malik Beasley 11.7 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 2.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 1.4 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Malik Beasley 6,738 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Malik Beasley 1,612 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Malik Beasley 789 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Malik Beasley 387 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Malik Beasley 67 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Malik Beasley 578 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Malik Beasley .426 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Malik Beasley .391 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Malik Beasley .769 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 19.6 (2021) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 4.4 (2021) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 2.4 (2021) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.9 (2025) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.2 (2021) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 7.8 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 2.5 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 0.7 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.3 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Malik Beasley 334 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Malik Beasley 106 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Malik Beasley 31 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Malik Beasley 13 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Malik Beasley 3 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Malik Beasley 43 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Malik Beasley .397 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Malik Beasley .357 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Malik Beasley .804 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Malik Beasley 14.0 (2025) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Malik Beasley 3.4 (2019) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Malik Beasley 1.2 (2025) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Malik Beasley 0.7 (2024) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Malik Beasley 0.2 (2025) 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.