Michael Cooper vs. Justin Minaya Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Justin Minaya 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Justin Minaya: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Justin Minaya 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Justin Minaya 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Justin Minaya 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Justin Minaya 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Justin Minaya 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Justin Minaya 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Justin Minaya 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 Justin Minaya 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Justin Minaya 1.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Justin Minaya 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Justin Minaya 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Justin Minaya 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Justin Minaya 96

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Justin Minaya 81

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Justin Minaya 32

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Justin Minaya 17

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Justin Minaya 16

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Justin Minaya 57

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Justin Minaya .314

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Justin Minaya .239

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Justin Minaya .417

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Justin Minaya 4.3 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Justin Minaya 3.8 (2023)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Justin Minaya 1.0 (2023)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Justin Minaya 0.5 (2023)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Justin Minaya 1.3 (2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Justin Minaya -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Justin Minaya -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Justin Minaya -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Justin Minaya -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Justin Minaya -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Justin Minaya -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Justin Minaya -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Justin Minaya -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Justin Minaya -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Justin Minaya -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Justin Minaya 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Justin Minaya -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Justin Minaya -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Justin Minaya -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Justin Minaya -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Justin Minaya -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Justin Minaya -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Justin Minaya -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Justin Minaya -

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