Michael Cooper vs. Larry Mikan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Mikan 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
Larry Mikan: 1970-71 to 1970-71

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Larry Mikan 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Larry Mikan 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Larry Mikan 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Larry Mikan 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Larry Mikan 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Larry Mikan 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Larry Mikan 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 Larry Mikan 3.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Larry Mikan 2.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Mikan 0.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Larry Mikan 158

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Larry Mikan 139

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Larry Mikan 41

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Larry Mikan 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Larry Mikan .333

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Larry Mikan - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Larry Mikan .618

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Larry Mikan 3.0 (1971)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Larry Mikan 2.6 (1971)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Larry Mikan 0.8 (1971)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Larry Mikan - n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Larry Mikan -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Larry Mikan -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Mikan -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Larry Mikan -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Larry Mikan -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Larry Mikan -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Larry Mikan - n/a **

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Larry Mikan 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Larry Mikan -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Larry Mikan - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Larry Mikan -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Larry Mikan -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Larry Mikan -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Larry Mikan -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Larry Mikan - n/a **

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Larry Mikan - n/a **

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.