Michael Cooper vs. Marlon Garnett Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marlon Garnett 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.

Marlon Garnett

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Marlon Garnett: 1998-99 to 1998-99

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Marlon Garnett 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Marlon Garnett 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Marlon Garnett 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Marlon Garnett 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Marlon Garnett 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Marlon Garnett 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Marlon Garnett 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 Marlon Garnett 2.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Marlon Garnett 0.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Marlon Garnett 0.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Marlon Garnett 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Marlon Garnett 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Marlon Garnett 51

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Marlon Garnett 21

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Marlon Garnett 18

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Marlon Garnett 5

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Marlon Garnett 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Marlon Garnett 24

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Marlon Garnett .294

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Marlon Garnett .261

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Marlon Garnett .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Marlon Garnett 2.1 (1999)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Marlon Garnett 0.9 (1999)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Marlon Garnett 0.8 (1999)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Marlon Garnett 0.2 (1999)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Marlon Garnett 0.0 (1999)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Marlon Garnett -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Marlon Garnett -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Marlon Garnett -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Marlon Garnett -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Marlon Garnett -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Marlon Garnett -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Marlon Garnett -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Marlon Garnett -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Marlon Garnett -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Marlon Garnett -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Marlon Garnett 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Marlon Garnett -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Marlon Garnett -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Marlon Garnett -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Marlon Garnett -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Marlon Garnett -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Marlon Garnett -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Marlon Garnett -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Marlon Garnett -

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