Michael Cooper vs. Paul Zipser Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Zipser 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Paul Zipser:
2016-17 to 2017-18
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Paul Zipser | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
4.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
2.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
458 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
256 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
82 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
35 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
31 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
98 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
.371 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Paul Zipser |
.335 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
.769 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Paul Zipser |
5.5 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Paul Zipser |
2.8 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.9 | | (2018) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.4 | | (2018) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.4 | | (2017) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
7.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
3.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
44 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
21 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
6 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
.455 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Paul Zipser |
.375 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Paul Zipser |
1.000 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Paul Zipser |
7.3 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Paul Zipser |
3.5 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.5 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.2 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Paul Zipser |
0.2 | | (2017) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
