Michael Cooper vs. Craig Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Shelton 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.

Craig Shelton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Craig Shelton: 1980-81 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Craig Shelton 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Craig Shelton 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Craig Shelton 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Craig Shelton 0

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Craig Shelton 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 Craig Shelton 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Craig Shelton 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Craig Shelton 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Craig Shelton 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Craig Shelton 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Craig Shelton 240

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Craig Shelton 141

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Craig Shelton 27

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Craig Shelton 19

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Craig Shelton 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Craig Shelton 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Craig Shelton .453

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Craig Shelton .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Craig Shelton .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Craig Shelton 4.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Craig Shelton 2.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Craig Shelton 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Craig Shelton 0.3 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Craig Shelton 0.1 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Craig Shelton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Craig Shelton -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Craig Shelton -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Craig Shelton -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Craig Shelton -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Craig Shelton -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Craig Shelton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Craig Shelton -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Craig Shelton -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Craig Shelton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Craig Shelton -

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