Manute Bol vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

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

Manute Bol

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Manute Bol: 1985-86 to 1994-95
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Manute Bol 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Manute Bol 10 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Manute Bol 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Manute Bol 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Manute Bol 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Manute Bol 1 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Manute Bol 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

Blocks Leader Manute Bol 2 Michael Cooper 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Manute Bol 2.6 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Manute Bol 4.2 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Manute Bol 0.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Manute Bol 0.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Manute Bol 3.3 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Manute Bol 1,599 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Manute Bol 2,647 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Manute Bol 171 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Manute Bol 126 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Manute Bol 2,086 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Manute Bol 624 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Manute Bol .407 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Manute Bol .210 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Manute Bol .561 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Manute Bol 3.9 (1989) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Manute Bol 6.0 (1986) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Manute Bol 0.5 (1990) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Manute Bol 0.4 (1986) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Manute Bol 5.0 (1986) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Manute Bol 2.8 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Manute Bol 3.8 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Manute Bol 0.1 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Manute Bol 0.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Manute Bol 2.7 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Manute Bol 82 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Manute Bol 109 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Manute Bol 3 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Manute Bol 6 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Manute Bol 77 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Manute Bol 29 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Manute Bol .386 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Manute Bol .087 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Manute Bol .444 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Manute Bol 4.6 (1986) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Manute Bol 7.6 (1986) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Manute Bol 0.2 (1986) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Manute Bol 0.6 (1986) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Manute Bol 5.8 (1986) 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.