Michael Cooper vs. David Jones Garcia Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Jones Garcia 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
David Jones Garcia:
2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
David Jones Garcia0
Michael Cooper12
David Jones Garcia1
Michael Cooper11
David Jones Garcia0
Michael Cooper0
David Jones Garcia0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
David Jones Garcia0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
David Jones Garcia0
Michael Cooper1 *
David Jones Garcia0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
David Jones Garcia 3.2

Michael Cooper 3.2
David Jones Garcia 1.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
David Jones Garcia 1.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
David Jones Garcia 0.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
David Jones Garcia 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
David Jones Garcia 32

Michael Cooper 2,769
David Jones Garcia 12

Michael Cooper 3,666
David Jones Garcia 18

Michael Cooper 1,033
David Jones Garcia 6

Michael Cooper 523
David Jones Garcia 1

Michael Cooper 873
David Jones Garcia 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
David Jones Garcia .520

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
David Jones Garcia .600

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
David Jones Garcia .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
David Jones Garcia 3.2
(2026)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
David Jones Garcia 1.2
(2026)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
David Jones Garcia 1.8
(2026)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
David Jones Garcia 0.6
(2026)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
David Jones Garcia 0.1
(2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 3.4
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 4.2
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 1.2
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 0.6
David Jones Garcia -

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 574
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 703
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 203
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 96
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 168
David Jones Garcia 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
David Jones Garcia -

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
David Jones Garcia -

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
David Jones Garcia -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
David Jones Garcia -

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
David Jones Garcia -

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