Michael Cooper vs. Linas Kleiza Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Linas Kleiza 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
Linas Kleiza:
2005-06 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Linas Kleiza0
Michael Cooper12
Linas Kleiza7
Michael Cooper11
Linas Kleiza4
Michael Cooper0
Linas Kleiza0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Linas Kleiza0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Linas Kleiza0
Michael Cooper1 *
Linas Kleiza0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Linas Kleiza 8.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Linas Kleiza 3.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Linas Kleiza 0.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Linas Kleiza 0.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
Linas Kleiza 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Linas Kleiza 3,561

Michael Cooper 2,769
Linas Kleiza 1,470

Michael Cooper 3,666
Linas Kleiza 321

Michael Cooper 1,033
Linas Kleiza 159

Michael Cooper 523
Linas Kleiza 73

Michael Cooper 873
Linas Kleiza 409

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Linas Kleiza .435

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Linas Kleiza .335

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Linas Kleiza .763

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Linas Kleiza 11.2
(2011)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Linas Kleiza 4.5
(2011)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Linas Kleiza 1.2
(2008)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Linas Kleiza 0.6
(2008)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Linas Kleiza 0.2
(2008)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Linas Kleiza 6.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Linas Kleiza 3.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Linas Kleiza 0.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Linas Kleiza 0.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Linas Kleiza 0.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Linas Kleiza 167

Michael Cooper 574
Linas Kleiza 83

Michael Cooper 703
Linas Kleiza 14

Michael Cooper 203
Linas Kleiza 6

Michael Cooper 96
Linas Kleiza 1

Michael Cooper 168
Linas Kleiza 26

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Linas Kleiza .461

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Linas Kleiza .344

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Linas Kleiza .718

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Linas Kleiza 14.0
(2008)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Linas Kleiza 6.5
(2008)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Linas Kleiza 0.8
(2008)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Linas Kleiza 0.4
(2009)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Linas Kleiza 0.1
(2009)

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