Michael Cooper vs. Malik Newman Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Malik Newman 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.

Malik Newman

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Malik Newman: 2019-20 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Malik Newman 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Malik Newman 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Malik Newman 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Malik Newman 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Malik Newman 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Malik Newman 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Malik Newman 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 Malik Newman 5.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Malik Newman 0.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Malik Newman 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Malik Newman 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Malik Newman 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Malik Newman 10

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Malik Newman 1

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Malik Newman 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Malik Newman 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Malik Newman 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Malik Newman 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Malik Newman .429

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Malik Newman .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Malik Newman 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Malik Newman 8.0 (2022)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Malik Newman 1.0 (2022)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Malik Newman 1.0 (2022)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Malik Newman 0.0 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Malik Newman 0.0 (2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Malik Newman -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Malik Newman -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Malik Newman -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Malik Newman -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Malik Newman -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Malik Newman -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Malik Newman -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Malik Newman -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Malik Newman -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Malik Newman -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Malik Newman 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Malik Newman -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Malik Newman -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Malik Newman -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Malik Newman -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Malik Newman -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Malik Newman -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Malik Newman -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Malik Newman -

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