Michael Cooper vs. Larry Nance Jr. Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Nance Jr. 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
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Larry Nance Jr.:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Larry Nance Jr.0
Michael Cooper12
Larry Nance Jr.9
Michael Cooper11
Larry Nance Jr.2
Michael Cooper0
Larry Nance Jr.0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Larry Nance Jr.0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Larry Nance Jr.0
Michael Cooper1 *
Larry Nance Jr.0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Larry Nance Jr. 7.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Larry Nance Jr. 6.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Larry Nance Jr. 1.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Larry Nance Jr. 1.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Larry Nance Jr. 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Larry Nance Jr. 3,955

Michael Cooper 2,769
Larry Nance Jr. 3,206

Michael Cooper 3,666
Larry Nance Jr. 956

Michael Cooper 1,033
Larry Nance Jr. 594

Michael Cooper 523
Larry Nance Jr. 254

Michael Cooper 873
Larry Nance Jr. 515

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Larry Nance Jr. .541

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Larry Nance Jr. .341

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Larry Nance Jr. .693

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Larry Nance Jr. 10.1
(2020)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Larry Nance Jr. 8.2
(2019)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Larry Nance Jr. 3.2
(2019)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Larry Nance Jr. 1.7
(2021)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Larry Nance Jr. 0.6
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Larry Nance Jr. 5.8

Michael Cooper 3.4
Larry Nance Jr. 4.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Larry Nance Jr. 1.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Larry Nance Jr. 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Larry Nance Jr. 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Larry Nance Jr. 151

Michael Cooper 574
Larry Nance Jr. 125

Michael Cooper 703
Larry Nance Jr. 29

Michael Cooper 203
Larry Nance Jr. 19

Michael Cooper 96
Larry Nance Jr. 16

Michael Cooper 168
Larry Nance Jr. 26

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Larry Nance Jr. .636

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Larry Nance Jr. .200

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Larry Nance Jr. .548

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Larry Nance Jr. 9.2
(2022)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Larry Nance Jr. 5.8
(2022)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Larry Nance Jr. 1.8
(2022)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Larry Nance Jr. 0.8
(2018)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Larry Nance Jr. 0.7
(2018)

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