Michael Cooper vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Josh Giddey 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Josh Giddey 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Josh Giddey 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Josh Giddey 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Josh Giddey 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Josh Giddey 3.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Josh Giddey 3.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Josh Giddey 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Josh Giddey 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Josh Giddey 2

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Josh Giddey 3

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Josh Giddey 3

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Josh Giddey 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Josh Giddey 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Josh Giddey 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Josh Giddey .167

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Josh Giddey .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Josh Giddey -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Josh Giddey 2.0 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Josh Giddey 3.0 (2024)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Josh Giddey 3.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Josh Giddey 0.0 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Josh Giddey 1.0 (2024)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.