Michael Cooper vs. Chris Livingston Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Livingston 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
2025-26
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Chris Livingston:
2023-24 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Chris Livingston0
Michael Cooper12
Chris Livingston2
Michael Cooper11
Chris Livingston2
Michael Cooper0 *
Chris Livingston1
*
Michael Cooper0
Chris Livingston0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Chris Livingston0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Chris Livingston0
Michael Cooper1 *
Chris Livingston0
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) 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
Chris Livingston 1.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Chris Livingston 1.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Chris Livingston 0.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Chris Livingston 0.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Chris Livingston 0.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Chris Livingston 56

Michael Cooper 2,769
Chris Livingston 56

Michael Cooper 3,666
Chris Livingston 10

Michael Cooper 1,033
Chris Livingston 7

Michael Cooper 523
Chris Livingston 0

Michael Cooper 873
Chris Livingston 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Chris Livingston .408

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Chris Livingston .077

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Chris Livingston .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Chris Livingston 1.4
(2025)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Chris Livingston 1.7
(2025)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Chris Livingston 0.2
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Chris Livingston 0.2
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Chris Livingston 0.0
(2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Chris Livingston 0.5

Michael Cooper 3.4
Chris Livingston 0.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Chris Livingston 0.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Chris Livingston 0.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Chris Livingston 0.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Chris Livingston 2

Michael Cooper 574
Chris Livingston 1

Michael Cooper 703
Chris Livingston 0

Michael Cooper 203
Chris Livingston 0

Michael Cooper 96
Chris Livingston 0

Michael Cooper 168
Chris Livingston 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Chris Livingston .500

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Chris Livingston .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Chris Livingston .000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Chris Livingston 1.0
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Chris Livingston 0.5
(2025)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Chris Livingston 0.0
(2025)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Chris Livingston 0.0
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Chris Livingston 0.0
(2025)

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