Michael Cooper vs. Austin Reaves Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Austin Reaves 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
Austin Reaves:
2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Austin Reaves0
Michael Cooper12
Austin Reaves3
Michael Cooper11
Austin Reaves1
Michael Cooper0 *
Austin Reaves1
*
Michael Cooper0
Austin Reaves0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Austin Reaves0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Austin Reaves0
Michael Cooper1 *
Austin Reaves0
* 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
Austin Reaves 12.4

Michael Cooper 3.2
Austin Reaves 3.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Austin Reaves 3.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Austin Reaves 0.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Austin Reaves 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Austin Reaves 2,577

Michael Cooper 2,769
Austin Reaves 738

Michael Cooper 3,666
Austin Reaves 775

Michael Cooper 1,033
Austin Reaves 128

Michael Cooper 523
Austin Reaves 64

Michael Cooper 873
Austin Reaves 207

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Austin Reaves .493

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Austin Reaves .365

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Austin Reaves .855

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Austin Reaves 15.9
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Austin Reaves 4.3
(2024)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Austin Reaves 5.5
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Austin Reaves 0.8
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Austin Reaves 0.3
(2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Austin Reaves 16.9

Michael Cooper 3.4
Austin Reaves 4.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Austin Reaves 4.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
Austin Reaves 0.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Austin Reaves 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Austin Reaves 270

Michael Cooper 574
Austin Reaves 71

Michael Cooper 703
Austin Reaves 73

Michael Cooper 203
Austin Reaves 10

Michael Cooper 96
Austin Reaves 3

Michael Cooper 168
Austin Reaves 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Austin Reaves .464

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Austin Reaves .443

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Austin Reaves .895

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Austin Reaves 16.9
(2023)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Austin Reaves 4.4
(2023)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Austin Reaves 4.6
(2023)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Austin Reaves 0.6
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Austin Reaves 0.2
(2023)

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