Michael Cooper vs. Kevin Love Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin Love 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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Kevin Love:
2008-09 to 2023-24
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Kevin Love | 2 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Kevin Love | 0 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Kevin Love | 1 | |
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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 | | |
| Kevin Love |
16.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Kevin Love |
10.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Kevin Love |
2.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Kevin Love |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Kevin Love |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Kevin Love |
15,299 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Kevin Love |
9,403 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Kevin Love |
2,150 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Kevin Love |
562 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Kevin Love |
364 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Kevin Love |
929 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Kevin Love |
.439 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Kevin Love |
.369 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Kevin Love |
.829 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Kevin Love |
26.1 | | (2014) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Kevin Love |
15.2 | | (2011) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Kevin Love |
4.4 | | (2014) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Kevin Love |
0.9 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Kevin Love |
0.6 | | (2009) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Kevin Love |
13.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Kevin Love |
8.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Kevin Love |
1.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Kevin Love |
0.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Kevin Love |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Kevin Love |
1,103 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Kevin Love |
720 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Kevin Love |
140 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Kevin Love |
55 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Kevin Love |
41 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Kevin Love |
83 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Kevin Love |
.400 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Kevin Love |
.398 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Kevin Love |
.855 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Kevin Love |
16.8 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Kevin Love |
10.6 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Kevin Love |
2.5 | | (2015) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Kevin Love |
1.2 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Kevin Love |
0.9 | | (2017) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
