Michael Cooper vs. Louie Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Louie Nelson 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.

Louie Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Louie Nelson: 1973-74 to 1977-78

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Louie Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Louie Nelson 5

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Louie Nelson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Louie Nelson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Louie Nelson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Louie Nelson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Louie Nelson 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 Louie Nelson 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Louie Nelson 2.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Louie Nelson 1.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Louie Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Louie Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Louie Nelson 2,113

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Louie Nelson 527

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Louie Nelson 436

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Louie Nelson 202

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Louie Nelson 21

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Louie Nelson 224

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Louie Nelson .437

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Louie Nelson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Louie Nelson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Louie Nelson 12.5 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Louie Nelson 3.1 (1976)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Louie Nelson 2.6 (1976)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Louie Nelson 1.2 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Louie Nelson 0.2 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Louie Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Louie Nelson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Louie Nelson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Louie Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Louie Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Louie Nelson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Louie Nelson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Louie Nelson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Louie Nelson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Louie Nelson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Louie Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Louie Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Louie Nelson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Louie Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Louie Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Louie Nelson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Louie Nelson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Louie Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Louie Nelson -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.