Michael Cooper vs. Khaman Maluach Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Khaman Maluach 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
Khaman Maluach: 2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Khaman Maluach 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Khaman Maluach 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Khaman Maluach 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Khaman Maluach 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Khaman Maluach 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Khaman Maluach 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Khaman Maluach 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 Khaman Maluach 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Khaman Maluach 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Khaman Maluach 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Khaman Maluach 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Khaman Maluach 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Khaman Maluach 17

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Khaman Maluach 12

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Khaman Maluach 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Khaman Maluach 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Khaman Maluach 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Khaman Maluach 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Khaman Maluach .385

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Khaman Maluach .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Khaman Maluach .875

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Khaman Maluach 1.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Khaman Maluach 1.0 (2026)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Khaman Maluach 0.2 (2026)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Khaman Maluach 0.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Khaman Maluach 0.3 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Khaman Maluach -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Khaman Maluach -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Khaman Maluach -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Khaman Maluach -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Khaman Maluach -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Khaman Maluach -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Khaman Maluach -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Khaman Maluach -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Khaman Maluach -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Khaman Maluach -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Khaman Maluach 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Khaman Maluach -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Khaman Maluach -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Khaman Maluach -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Khaman Maluach -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Khaman Maluach -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Khaman Maluach -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Khaman Maluach -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Khaman Maluach -

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