Michael Cooper vs. Peyton Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Peyton Watson 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
Peyton Watson:
2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Peyton Watson1
Michael Cooper12
Peyton Watson4
Michael Cooper11
Peyton Watson3
Michael Cooper0
Peyton Watson0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Peyton Watson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Peyton Watson0
Michael Cooper1 *
Peyton Watson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Peyton Watson 6.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Peyton Watson 3.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Peyton Watson 1.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Peyton Watson 0.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Peyton Watson 1.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Peyton Watson 1,167

Michael Cooper 2,769
Peyton Watson 532

Michael Cooper 3,666
Peyton Watson 193

Michael Cooper 1,033
Peyton Watson 93

Michael Cooper 523
Peyton Watson 193

Michael Cooper 873
Peyton Watson 173

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Peyton Watson .473

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Peyton Watson .328

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Peyton Watson .677

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Peyton Watson 8.1
(2025)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Peyton Watson 3.4
(2025)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Peyton Watson 1.4
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Peyton Watson 0.7
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Peyton Watson 1.4
(2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Peyton Watson 3.0

Michael Cooper 3.4
Peyton Watson 2.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Peyton Watson 0.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Peyton Watson 0.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
Peyton Watson 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Peyton Watson 86

Michael Cooper 574
Peyton Watson 60

Michael Cooper 703
Peyton Watson 9

Michael Cooper 203
Peyton Watson 11

Michael Cooper 96
Peyton Watson 16

Michael Cooper 168
Peyton Watson 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Peyton Watson .364

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Peyton Watson .333

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Peyton Watson .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Peyton Watson 4.5
(2025)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Peyton Watson 2.9
(2025)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Peyton Watson 0.4
(2024)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Peyton Watson 0.8
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Peyton Watson 0.6
(2025)

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