Michael Cooper vs. Anthony Davis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Anthony Davis 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
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Anthony Davis1
Michael Cooper12
Anthony Davis12
Michael Cooper11
Anthony Davis5
Michael Cooper0 *
Anthony Davis1
*
Michael Cooper0
Anthony Davis9

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Anthony Davis4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Anthony Davis4
Michael Cooper5
Anthony Davis2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Anthony Davis4
Michael Cooper1 *
Anthony Davis0
Michael Cooper0
Anthony Davis3
Michael Cooper0 *
Anthony Davis1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Anthony Davis 24.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
Anthony Davis 10.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Anthony Davis 2.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Anthony Davis 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Anthony Davis 2.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Anthony Davis 17,717

Michael Cooper 2,769
Anthony Davis 7,826

Michael Cooper 3,666
Anthony Davis 1,828

Michael Cooper 1,033
Anthony Davis 974

Michael Cooper 523
Anthony Davis 1,705

Michael Cooper 873
Anthony Davis 736

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Anthony Davis .523

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Anthony Davis .297

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Anthony Davis .795

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Anthony Davis 25.9

Michael Cooper 3.4
Anthony Davis 11.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Anthony Davis 2.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Anthony Davis 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Anthony Davis 2.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Anthony Davis 1,427

Michael Cooper 574
Anthony Davis 627

Michael Cooper 703
Anthony Davis 150

Michael Cooper 203
Anthony Davis 74

Michael Cooper 96
Anthony Davis 121

Michael Cooper 168
Anthony Davis 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Anthony Davis .533

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Anthony Davis .327

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Anthony Davis .841

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)

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