Michael Cooper vs. Larry Sykes Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Sykes 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Larry Sykes

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Larry Sykes: 1995-96 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Larry Sykes 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Larry Sykes 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Larry Sykes 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Larry Sykes 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Larry Sykes 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 Sykes 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Larry Sykes 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Sykes 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Sykes 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Sykes 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Larry Sykes 0

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Larry Sykes 2

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Larry Sykes 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Larry Sykes 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Larry Sykes 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Larry Sykes 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Larry Sykes -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Larry Sykes -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Larry Sykes -

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Larry Sykes 0.0 (1996)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Larry Sykes 2.0 (1996)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Larry Sykes 0.0 (1996)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Larry Sykes 0.0 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Larry Sykes 0.0 (1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Larry Sykes -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Larry Sykes -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Larry Sykes -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Larry Sykes -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Larry Sykes -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Larry Sykes -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Larry Sykes -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Larry Sykes -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Larry Sykes -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Larry Sykes -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Larry Sykes 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Larry Sykes -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Larry Sykes -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Larry Sykes -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Larry Sykes -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Larry Sykes -

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