Michael Cooper vs. Anthony Edwards Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Anthony Edwards 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 Edwards:
2020-21 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Anthony Edwards0
Michael Cooper12
Anthony Edwards4
Michael Cooper11
Anthony Edwards3
Michael Cooper0
Anthony Edwards2

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Anthony Edwards0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Anthony Edwards0
Michael Cooper1 *
Anthony Edwards0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Anthony Edwards 22.9

Michael Cooper 3.2
Anthony Edwards 5.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Anthony Edwards 4.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Anthony Edwards 1.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
Anthony Edwards 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Anthony Edwards 6,920

Michael Cooper 2,769
Anthony Edwards 1,567

Michael Cooper 3,666
Anthony Edwards 1,241

Michael Cooper 1,033
Anthony Edwards 413

Michael Cooper 523
Anthony Edwards 182

Michael Cooper 873
Anthony Edwards 302

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Anthony Edwards .446

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Anthony Edwards .353

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Anthony Edwards .793

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Anthony Edwards 25.9
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Anthony Edwards 5.8
(2023)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Anthony Edwards 5.1
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Anthony Edwards 1.6
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Anthony Edwards 0.7
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Anthony Edwards 27.5

Michael Cooper 3.4
Anthony Edwards 4.9

Michael Cooper 4.2
Anthony Edwards 4.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Anthony Edwards 1.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Anthony Edwards 1.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Anthony Edwards 357

Michael Cooper 574
Anthony Edwards 64

Michael Cooper 703
Anthony Edwards 58

Michael Cooper 203
Anthony Edwards 21

Michael Cooper 96
Anthony Edwards 18

Michael Cooper 168
Anthony Edwards 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Anthony Edwards .469

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Anthony Edwards .386

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Anthony Edwards .831

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Anthony Edwards 31.6
(2023)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Anthony Edwards 7.0
(2024)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Anthony Edwards 7.0
(2024)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Anthony Edwards 2.5
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Anthony Edwards 2.0
(2023)

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