Michael Cooper vs. Cooper Flagg Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Cooper Flagg 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
Cooper Flagg: 2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Cooper Flagg 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Cooper Flagg 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Cooper Flagg 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Cooper Flagg 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Cooper Flagg 0

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Cooper Flagg 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 Cooper Flagg 10.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Cooper Flagg 10.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Cooper Flagg 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Cooper Flagg 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Cooper Flagg 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Cooper Flagg 10

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Cooper Flagg 10

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Cooper Flagg 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Cooper Flagg 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Cooper Flagg 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Cooper Flagg 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Cooper Flagg .308

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Cooper Flagg .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Cooper Flagg 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Cooper Flagg 10.0 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Cooper Flagg 10.0 (2026)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Cooper Flagg 0.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Cooper Flagg 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Cooper Flagg 0.0 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Cooper Flagg -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Cooper Flagg -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Cooper Flagg -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Cooper Flagg -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Cooper Flagg -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Cooper Flagg -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Cooper Flagg -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Cooper Flagg -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Cooper Flagg -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Cooper Flagg -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Cooper Flagg 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Cooper Flagg -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Cooper Flagg -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Cooper Flagg -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Cooper Flagg -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Cooper Flagg -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Cooper Flagg -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Cooper Flagg -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Cooper Flagg -

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