Michael Cooper vs. Marcus Sasser Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Sasser 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.

Marcus Sasser

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Marcus Sasser: 2023-24 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Marcus Sasser 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Marcus Sasser 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Marcus Sasser 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Marcus Sasser 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Marcus Sasser 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Marcus Sasser 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Marcus Sasser 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 Marcus Sasser 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Marcus Sasser 1.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Marcus Sasser 3.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Marcus Sasser 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Marcus Sasser 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Marcus Sasser 586

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Marcus Sasser 125

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Marcus Sasser 236

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Marcus Sasser 44

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Marcus Sasser 12

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Marcus Sasser 71

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Marcus Sasser .428

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Marcus Sasser .375

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Marcus Sasser .879

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Marcus Sasser 8.3 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Marcus Sasser 1.8 (2024)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Marcus Sasser 3.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Marcus Sasser 0.6 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Marcus Sasser 0.2 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Marcus Sasser -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Marcus Sasser -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Marcus Sasser -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Marcus Sasser -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Marcus Sasser -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Marcus Sasser -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Marcus Sasser -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Marcus Sasser -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Marcus Sasser -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Marcus Sasser -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Marcus Sasser 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Marcus Sasser -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Marcus Sasser -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Marcus Sasser -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Marcus Sasser -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Marcus Sasser -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Marcus Sasser -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Marcus Sasser -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Marcus Sasser -

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