Michael Cooper vs. Chris McNealy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris McNealy 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Chris McNealy

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Chris McNealy: 1985-86 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Chris McNealy 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Chris McNealy 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Chris McNealy 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Chris McNealy 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Chris McNealy 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Chris McNealy 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Chris McNealy 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Chris McNealy 4.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Chris McNealy 4.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris McNealy 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris McNealy 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris McNealy 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Chris McNealy 466

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Chris McNealy 494

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Chris McNealy 110

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Chris McNealy 90

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Chris McNealy 30

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Chris McNealy 108

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Chris McNealy .456

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Chris McNealy -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Chris McNealy .658

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Chris McNealy 5.7 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Chris McNealy 6.8 (1986)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Chris McNealy 1.4 (1986)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Chris McNealy 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Chris McNealy 0.4 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Chris McNealy -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Chris McNealy -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris McNealy -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris McNealy -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris McNealy -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Chris McNealy -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Chris McNealy -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Chris McNealy -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Chris McNealy -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Chris McNealy -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Chris McNealy 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Chris McNealy -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Chris McNealy -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Chris McNealy -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Chris McNealy -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Chris McNealy -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Chris McNealy -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Chris McNealy -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Chris McNealy -

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