Michael Cooper vs. Joe Smith Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Smith 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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Joe Smith:
1995-96 to 2010-11
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Joe Smith | 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 | | |
| Joe Smith |
10.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Joe Smith |
6.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Joe Smith |
1.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Joe Smith |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Joe Smith |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Joe Smith |
11,208 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Joe Smith |
6,575 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Joe Smith |
1,010 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Joe Smith |
606 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Joe Smith |
868 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Joe Smith |
1,030 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Joe Smith |
.455 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Joe Smith |
.238 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Joe Smith |
.790 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Joe Smith |
18.7 | | (1997) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Joe Smith |
8.7 | | (1996) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Joe Smith |
1.6 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Joe Smith |
1.0 | | (1996) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Joe Smith |
1.6 | | (1996) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Joe Smith |
5.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Joe Smith |
3.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Joe Smith |
0.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Joe Smith |
0.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Joe Smith |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Joe Smith |
337 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Joe Smith |
243 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Joe Smith |
20 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Joe Smith |
23 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Joe Smith |
38 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Joe Smith |
62 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Joe Smith |
.451 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Joe Smith |
.375 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Joe Smith |
.780 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Joe Smith |
13.2 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Joe Smith |
10.0 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Joe Smith |
1.3 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Joe Smith |
0.8 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Joe Smith |
2.0 | | (2004) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
