Michael Adams vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Michael Adams that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player Comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Games against each other

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
Michael Adams:
1985-86 to 1995-96
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Adams0
Michael Cooper5
Michael Adams11
Michael Cooper12
Michael Adams5
Michael Cooper11
Michael Adams1
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Michael Adams0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Adams0
Michael Cooper8
Michael Adams0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Adams 14.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

Michael Adams 2.9
Michael Cooper 3.2

Michael Adams 6.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

Michael Adams 1.7
Michael Cooper 1.2

Michael Adams 0.1
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Adams 9,621
Michael Cooper 7,729

Michael Adams 1,900
Michael Cooper 2,769

Michael Adams 4,209
Michael Cooper 3,666

Michael Adams 1,081
Michael Cooper 1,033

Michael Adams 67
Michael Cooper 523

Michael Adams 653
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Adams .415
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Michael Adams .332
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Michael Adams .849
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Adams 26.5
(1991)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Michael Adams 4.0
(1992)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Michael Adams 10.5
(1991)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Michael Adams 2.2
(1991)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Michael Adams 0.2
(1988)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Adams 12.8
Michael Cooper 9.4

Michael Adams 3.4
Michael Cooper 3.4

Michael Adams 5.2
Michael Cooper 4.2

Michael Adams 1.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

Michael Adams 0.1
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Adams 256
Michael Cooper 1,581

Michael Adams 67
Michael Cooper 574

Michael Adams 103
Michael Cooper 703

Michael Adams 32
Michael Cooper 203

Michael Adams 2
Michael Cooper 96

Michael Adams 20
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Adams .370
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Michael Adams .327
Michael Cooper .392

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Free Throw Percentage
Michael Adams .850
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Adams 23.5
(1989)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Michael Adams 8.5
(1989)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Michael Adams 6.0
(1990)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Michael Adams 2.3
(1987)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Michael Adams 0.2
(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.