Michael Cooper vs. Jameer Nelson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jameer Nelson 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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Jameer Nelson:
2004-05 to 2017-18
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Jameer Nelson | 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 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
11.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
5.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
9,940 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
2,595 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
4,508 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
772 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
68 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
878 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.436 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Jameer Nelson |
.368 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.810 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
16.7 | | (2009) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3.7 | | (2013) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
7.4 | | (2013) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
1.3 | | (2013) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.1 | | (2006) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
15.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
4.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
661 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
154 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
204 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
37 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
44 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.445 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | 
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| Jameer Nelson |
.372 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Jameer Nelson |
.792 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
19.0 | | (2010) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
4.2 | | (2011) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
6.6 | | (2012) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
2.0 | | (2011) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Jameer Nelson |
0.2 | | (2012) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
