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
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94
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Honors and Awards |
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Michael Cooper | 0 |
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Isiah Thomas | 1 | |
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Michael Cooper | 0 |
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Isiah Thomas | 3 | |
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Michael Cooper | 0 |
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Isiah Thomas | 5 | |
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Michael Cooper | 1 |
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Isiah Thomas | 0 | |
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Michael Cooper | 0 |
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Isiah Thomas | 1 | |
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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 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
19.2 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
3.6 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
9.3 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
1.9 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
18,822 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
3,478 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
9,061 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
1,861 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
249 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
979 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
.452 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.340 | |
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Isiah Thomas |
.290 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
.759 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
Isiah Thomas |
22.9 | | (1983) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
Isiah Thomas |
4.5 | | (1985) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
Isiah Thomas |
13.9 | | (1985) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
Isiah Thomas |
2.5 | | (1984) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
Isiah Thomas |
0.4 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
20.4 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
4.7 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
8.9 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
2.1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
2,261 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
524 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
987 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
234 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
38 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
111 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
.441 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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Isiah Thomas |
.346 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
Isiah Thomas |
.769 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
Isiah Thomas |
26.5 | | (1986) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
Isiah Thomas |
5.5 | | (1986) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
Isiah Thomas |
12.0 | | (1986) | |
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Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
Isiah Thomas |
2.9 | | (1988) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
Isiah Thomas |
1.2 | | (1984) | |
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Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |