Michael Cooper vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas 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
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Isiah Thomas2
Michael Cooper12
Isiah Thomas13
Michael Cooper11
Isiah Thomas9
Michael Cooper0
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Isiah Thomas1
Michael Cooper0
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Isiah Thomas5
Michael Cooper5
Isiah Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Isiah Thomas0
Michael Cooper1 *
Isiah Thomas0
*
Michael Cooper0
Isiah Thomas1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Isiah Thomas 19.2

Michael Cooper 3.2
Isiah Thomas 3.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Isiah Thomas 9.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Isiah Thomas 1.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Isiah Thomas 18,822

Michael Cooper 2,769
Isiah Thomas 3,478

Michael Cooper 3,666
Isiah Thomas 9,061

Michael Cooper 1,033
Isiah Thomas 1,861

Michael Cooper 523
Isiah Thomas 249

Michael Cooper 873
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Isiah Thomas 20.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Isiah Thomas 4.7

Michael Cooper 4.2
Isiah Thomas 8.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Isiah Thomas 2.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Isiah Thomas 2,261

Michael Cooper 574
Isiah Thomas 524

Michael Cooper 703
Isiah Thomas 987

Michael Cooper 203
Isiah Thomas 234

Michael Cooper 96
Isiah Thomas 38

Michael Cooper 168
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)

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