Michael Cooper vs. Jason Preston Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jason Preston 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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Jason Preston:
2022-23 to 2023-24
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Jason Preston | 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 | | |
| Jason Preston |
2.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Jason Preston |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Jason Preston |
2.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Jason Preston |
53 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Jason Preston |
39 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Jason Preston |
43 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Jason Preston |
4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Jason Preston |
1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Jason Preston |
21 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Jason Preston |
.400 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Jason Preston |
.238 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Jason Preston |
.000 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Jason Preston |
2.9 | | (2023) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Jason Preston |
2.4 | | (2024) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Jason Preston |
2.3 | | (2024) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.3 | | (2024) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.1 | | (2024) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Jason Preston |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Jason Preston |
1 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Jason Preston |
- | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Jason Preston |
- | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Jason Preston |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | (2023) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | (2023) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | (2023) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | (2023) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Jason Preston |
0.0 | | (2023) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
