Michael Cooper vs. Luther Wright Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Luther Wright 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.

Luther Wright

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Luther Wright: 1993-94 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Luther Wright 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Luther Wright 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Luther Wright 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Luther Wright 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Luther Wright 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Luther Wright 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Luther Wright 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 Luther Wright 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Luther Wright 0.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Luther Wright 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Luther Wright 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Luther Wright 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Luther Wright 19

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Luther Wright 10

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Luther Wright 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Luther Wright 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Luther Wright 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Luther Wright 15

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Luther Wright .348

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Luther Wright .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Luther Wright .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Luther Wright 1.3 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Luther Wright 0.7 (1994)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Luther Wright 0.0 (1994)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Luther Wright 0.1 (1994)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Luther Wright 0.1 (1994)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Luther Wright -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Luther Wright -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Luther Wright -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Luther Wright -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Luther Wright -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Luther Wright -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Luther Wright -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Luther Wright -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Luther Wright -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Luther Wright -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Luther Wright 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Luther Wright -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Luther Wright -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Luther Wright -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Luther Wright -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Luther Wright -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Luther Wright -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Luther Wright -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Luther Wright -

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