Michael Cooper vs. Greg Sutton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Greg Sutton 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.

Greg Sutton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Greg Sutton: 1991-92 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Greg Sutton 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Greg Sutton 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Greg Sutton 2

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Greg Sutton 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Greg Sutton 0

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Greg Sutton 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 Greg Sutton 4.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Greg Sutton 0.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Greg Sutton 1.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Greg Sutton 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Greg Sutton 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Greg Sutton 761

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Greg Sutton 153

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Greg Sutton 284

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Greg Sutton 84

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Greg Sutton 13

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Greg Sutton 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Greg Sutton .396

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Greg Sutton .361

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Greg Sutton .743

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Greg Sutton 5.3 (1996)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Greg Sutton 1.1 (1995)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Greg Sutton 2.1 (1996)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Greg Sutton 0.6 (1995)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Greg Sutton 0.1 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Greg Sutton 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Greg Sutton 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Greg Sutton 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Greg Sutton 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Greg Sutton 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Greg Sutton 7

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Greg Sutton 5

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Greg Sutton 5

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Greg Sutton 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Greg Sutton 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Greg Sutton 5

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Greg Sutton .154

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Greg Sutton .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Greg Sutton 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Greg Sutton 3.5 (1992)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Greg Sutton 1.7 (1995)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Greg Sutton 1.0 (1995)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Greg Sutton 0.5 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Greg Sutton 0.5 (1992)

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