Michael Cooper vs. Marcus Smart Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Smart 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
Marcus Smart:
2014-15 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Marcus Smart0
Michael Cooper12
Marcus Smart10
Michael Cooper11
Marcus Smart9
Michael Cooper0
Marcus Smart0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Marcus Smart3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Marcus Smart3
Michael Cooper1 *
Marcus Smart1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Marcus Smart 10.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Marcus Smart 3.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Marcus Smart 4.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
Marcus Smart 1.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Marcus Smart 0.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Marcus Smart 6,430

Michael Cooper 2,769
Marcus Smart 2,111

Michael Cooper 3,666
Marcus Smart 2,786

Michael Cooper 1,033
Marcus Smart 955

Michael Cooper 523
Marcus Smart 219

Michael Cooper 873
Marcus Smart 601

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Marcus Smart .388

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Marcus Smart .323

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Marcus Smart .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Marcus Smart 14.5
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Marcus Smart 4.2
(2016)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Marcus Smart 6.3
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Marcus Smart 2.1
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Marcus Smart 0.5
(2020)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Marcus Smart 12.8

Michael Cooper 3.4
Marcus Smart 4.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Marcus Smart 4.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Marcus Smart 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Marcus Smart 0.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Marcus Smart 1,377

Michael Cooper 574
Marcus Smart 469

Michael Cooper 703
Marcus Smart 524

Michael Cooper 203
Marcus Smart 144

Michael Cooper 96
Marcus Smart 51

Michael Cooper 168
Marcus Smart 108

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Marcus Smart .396

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Marcus Smart .334

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Marcus Smart .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Marcus Smart 17.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Marcus Smart 5.2
(2020)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Marcus Smart 6.0
(2021)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Marcus Smart 1.7
(2018)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Marcus Smart 0.9
(2017)

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