Michael Cooper vs. Jan Van Breda Kolff Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jan Van Breda Kolff 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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Jan Van Breda Kolff:
1976-77 to 1982-83
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Jan Van Breda Kolff | 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 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
6.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
4.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
2,596 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1,778 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
815 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
363 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
329 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
434 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
.439 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
.300 | |   *
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
.814 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
10.2 | | (1977) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
6.4 | | (1977) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
3.0 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1.2 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
0.9 | | (1977) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
5.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
5.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
21 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
23 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
4 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
.381 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
.833 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
10.5 | | (1979) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
10.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
3.5 | | (1979) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1.0 | | (1982) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
