Michael Cooper vs. Matt Freije Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Matt Freije 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 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Matt Freije: 2004-05 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Matt Freije 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Matt Freije 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Matt Freije 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Matt Freije 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Matt Freije 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Matt Freije 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Matt Freije 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 Matt Freije 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Matt Freije 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Matt Freije 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Matt Freije 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Matt Freije 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Matt Freije 133

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Matt Freije 85

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Matt Freije 27

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Matt Freije 16

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Matt Freije 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Matt Freije 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Matt Freije .293

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Matt Freije .224

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Matt Freije .714

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Matt Freije 4.0 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Matt Freije 2.7 (2005)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Matt Freije 0.9 (2005)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Matt Freije 0.6 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Matt Freije 0.1 (2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Matt Freije -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Matt Freije -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Matt Freije -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Matt Freije -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Matt Freije -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Matt Freije -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Matt Freije -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Matt Freije -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Matt Freije -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Matt Freije -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Matt Freije 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Matt Freije -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Matt Freije -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Matt Freije -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Matt Freije -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Matt Freije -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Matt Freije -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Matt Freije -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Matt Freije -

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