Michael Cooper vs. Gerard King Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gerard King 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Gerard King:
1998-99 to 2000-01
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Gerard King | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Gerard King |
4.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Gerard King |
3.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Gerard King |
566 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Gerard King |
393 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Gerard King |
84 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Gerard King |
50 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Gerard King |
27 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Gerard King |
126 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Gerard King |
.503 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Gerard King |
- | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Gerard King |
.744 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Gerard King |
5.3 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Gerard King |
4.0 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Gerard King |
0.8 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Gerard King |
0.5 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Gerard King |
0.2 | | (2001) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Gerard King |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Gerard King |
4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Gerard King |
4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Gerard King |
1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Gerard King |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Gerard King |
1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Gerard King |
8 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Gerard King |
.500 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Gerard King |
- | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Gerard King |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Gerard King |
0.5 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Gerard King |
0.5 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Gerard King |
0.1 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Gerard King |
0.0 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Gerard King |
0.1 | | (1999) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
