Michael Cooper vs. Peja Stojakovic Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Peja Stojakovic 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
Peja Stojakovic:
1998-99 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Peja Stojakovic1
Michael Cooper12
Peja Stojakovic13
Michael Cooper11
Peja Stojakovic11
Michael Cooper0
Peja Stojakovic3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Peja Stojakovic1
Michael Cooper5
Peja Stojakovic0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Peja Stojakovic0
Michael Cooper1 *
Peja Stojakovic0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Peja Stojakovic 17.0

Michael Cooper 3.2
Peja Stojakovic 4.7

Michael Cooper 4.2
Peja Stojakovic 1.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Peja Stojakovic 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Peja Stojakovic 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Peja Stojakovic 13,647

Michael Cooper 2,769
Peja Stojakovic 3,782

Michael Cooper 3,666
Peja Stojakovic 1,408

Michael Cooper 1,033
Peja Stojakovic 747

Michael Cooper 523
Peja Stojakovic 106

Michael Cooper 873
Peja Stojakovic 804

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Peja Stojakovic .450

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Peja Stojakovic .401

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Peja Stojakovic .895

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Peja Stojakovic 24.2
(2004)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Peja Stojakovic 6.3
(2004)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Peja Stojakovic 2.5
(2002)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Peja Stojakovic 1.3
(2004)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Peja Stojakovic 0.3
(2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Peja Stojakovic 14.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Peja Stojakovic 4.9

Michael Cooper 4.2
Peja Stojakovic 1.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Peja Stojakovic 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Peja Stojakovic 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Peja Stojakovic 1,367

Michael Cooper 574
Peja Stojakovic 463

Michael Cooper 703
Peja Stojakovic 92

Michael Cooper 203
Peja Stojakovic 76

Michael Cooper 96
Peja Stojakovic 17

Michael Cooper 168
Peja Stojakovic 95

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Peja Stojakovic .418

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Peja Stojakovic .376

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Peja Stojakovic .900

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Peja Stojakovic 23.1
(2003)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Peja Stojakovic 7.0
(2004)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Peja Stojakovic 2.5
(2003)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Peja Stojakovic 1.8
(2004)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Peja Stojakovic 0.5
(2006)

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