Michael Cooper vs. Danny Vranes Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Danny Vranes 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
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Danny Vranes:
1981-82 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Danny Vranes0
Michael Cooper12
Danny Vranes7
Michael Cooper11
Danny Vranes4
Michael Cooper0
Danny Vranes0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Danny Vranes0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Danny Vranes1
Michael Cooper1 *
Danny Vranes0
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Danny Vranes 5.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
Danny Vranes 3.9

Michael Cooper 4.2
Danny Vranes 1.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Danny Vranes 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Danny Vranes 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Danny Vranes 2,613

Michael Cooper 2,769
Danny Vranes 1,998

Michael Cooper 3,666
Danny Vranes 594

Michael Cooper 1,033
Danny Vranes 333

Michael Cooper 523
Danny Vranes 270

Michael Cooper 873
Danny Vranes 510

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Danny Vranes .496

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Danny Vranes .105

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Danny Vranes .570

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Danny Vranes 8.4
(1984)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Danny Vranes 5.7
(1985)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Danny Vranes 2.0
(1985)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Danny Vranes 1.0
(1985)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Danny Vranes 0.8
(1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Danny Vranes 3.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Danny Vranes 4.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Danny Vranes 0.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Danny Vranes 0.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Danny Vranes 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Danny Vranes 51

Michael Cooper 574
Danny Vranes 62

Michael Cooper 703
Danny Vranes 12

Michael Cooper 203
Danny Vranes 4

Michael Cooper 96
Danny Vranes 7

Michael Cooper 168
Danny Vranes 15

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Danny Vranes .377

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Danny Vranes .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Danny Vranes .556

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Danny Vranes 7.2
(1984)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Danny Vranes 9.5
(1983)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Danny Vranes 2.2
(1984)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Danny Vranes 0.6
(1984)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Danny Vranes 1.2
(1984)

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