Michael Cooper vs. Lamar Odom Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lamar Odom and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Lamar Odom:
1999-00 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Lamar Odom2
Michael Cooper12
Lamar Odom14
Michael Cooper11
Lamar Odom8
Michael Cooper0
Lamar Odom0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Lamar Odom0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Lamar Odom0
Michael Cooper1 *
Lamar Odom0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Lamar Odom 13.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Lamar Odom 8.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Lamar Odom 3.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Lamar Odom 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Lamar Odom 0.9

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Lamar Odom 12,781

Michael Cooper 2,769
Lamar Odom 8,059

Michael Cooper 3,666
Lamar Odom 3,554

Michael Cooper 1,033
Lamar Odom 848

Michael Cooper 523
Lamar Odom 892

Michael Cooper 873
Lamar Odom 961

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Lamar Odom .463

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Lamar Odom .312

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Lamar Odom .693

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Lamar Odom 17.2
(2001)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Lamar Odom 10.6
(2008)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Lamar Odom 5.9
(2002)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Lamar Odom 1.2
(2000)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Lamar Odom 1.6
(2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Lamar Odom 13.0

Michael Cooper 3.4
Lamar Odom 8.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Lamar Odom 2.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
Lamar Odom 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Lamar Odom 1.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Lamar Odom 1,407

Michael Cooper 574
Lamar Odom 955

Michael Cooper 703
Lamar Odom 264

Michael Cooper 203
Lamar Odom 72

Michael Cooper 96
Lamar Odom 112

Michael Cooper 168
Lamar Odom 108

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Lamar Odom .479

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Lamar Odom .303

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Lamar Odom .643

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Lamar Odom 19.4
(2007)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Lamar Odom 13.0
(2007)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Lamar Odom 4.9
(2006)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Lamar Odom 1.2
(2004)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Lamar Odom 1.3
(2009)

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