Michael Cooper vs. Chris Taft Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Taft 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 Taft: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Chris Taft 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Chris Taft 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Chris Taft 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Chris Taft 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Chris Taft 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 Taft 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Chris Taft 2.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris Taft 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris Taft 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris Taft 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Chris Taft 47

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Chris Taft 36

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Chris Taft 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Chris Taft 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Chris Taft 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Chris Taft 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Chris Taft .605

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Chris Taft .167

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Chris Taft 2.8 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Chris Taft 2.1 (2006)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Chris Taft 0.1 (2006)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Chris Taft 0.1 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Chris Taft 0.4 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Chris Taft -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Chris Taft -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris Taft -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris Taft -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris Taft -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Chris Taft -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Chris Taft -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Chris Taft -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Chris Taft -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Chris Taft -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Chris Taft 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Chris Taft -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Chris Taft -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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