Michael Cooper vs. Allen Iverson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Allen Iverson and Michael Cooper 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
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Allen Iverson:
1996-97 to 2009-10

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Allen Iverson0
Michael Cooper12
Allen Iverson14
Michael Cooper11
Allen Iverson8
Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson11

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson1
Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson7
Michael Cooper5
Allen Iverson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Allen Iverson0
Michael Cooper1 *
Allen Iverson0
Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson4
Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson3
Michael Cooper0
Allen Iverson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Allen Iverson 26.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Allen Iverson 3.7

Michael Cooper 4.2
Allen Iverson 6.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Allen Iverson 2.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Allen Iverson 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Allen Iverson 24,368

Michael Cooper 2,769
Allen Iverson 3,394

Michael Cooper 3,666
Allen Iverson 5,624

Michael Cooper 1,033
Allen Iverson 1,983

Michael Cooper 523
Allen Iverson 164

Michael Cooper 873
Allen Iverson 914

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Allen Iverson .425

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Allen Iverson .313

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Allen Iverson .780

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Allen Iverson 33.0
(2006)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Allen Iverson 4.9
(1999)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Allen Iverson 7.9
(2005)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Allen Iverson 2.8
(2002)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Allen Iverson 0.3
(1997)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Allen Iverson 29.7

Michael Cooper 3.4
Allen Iverson 3.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Allen Iverson 6.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Allen Iverson 2.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Allen Iverson 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Allen Iverson 2,111

Michael Cooper 574
Allen Iverson 273

Michael Cooper 703
Allen Iverson 425

Michael Cooper 203
Allen Iverson 147

Michael Cooper 96
Allen Iverson 14

Michael Cooper 168
Allen Iverson 71

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Allen Iverson .401

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Allen Iverson .327

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Allen Iverson .764

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Allen Iverson 32.9
(2001)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Allen Iverson 4.7
(2001)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Allen Iverson 10.0
(2005)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Allen Iverson 2.6
(2002)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Allen Iverson 0.4
(2005)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.