Michael Cooper vs. James Posey Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Posey 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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James Posey:
1999-00 to 2010-11
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| James Posey | 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 | | |
| James Posey |
8.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| James Posey |
4.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| James Posey |
1.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| James Posey |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| James Posey |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| James Posey |
7,419 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| James Posey |
4,061 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| James Posey |
1,413 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| James Posey |
917 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| James Posey |
298 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| James Posey |
864 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| James Posey |
.410 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| James Posey |
.349 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| James Posey |
.820 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| James Posey |
13.7 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| James Posey |
5.9 | | (2002) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| James Posey |
2.5 | | (2002) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| James Posey |
1.7 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| James Posey |
0.5 | | (2002) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| James Posey |
7.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| James Posey |
4.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| James Posey |
1.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| James Posey |
1.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| James Posey |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| James Posey |
511 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| James Posey |
315 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| James Posey |
65 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| James Posey |
65 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| James Posey |
18 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| James Posey |
65 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| James Posey |
.421 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | 
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| James Posey |
.387 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| James Posey |
.831 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| James Posey |
12.5 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| James Posey |
7.8 | | (2007) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| James Posey |
1.5 | | (2007) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| James Posey |
2.3 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| James Posey |
1.3 | | (2007) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
