Michael Cooper vs. Rajon Rondo Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rajon Rondo and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Rajon Rondo:
2006-07 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Rajon Rondo2
Michael Cooper12
Rajon Rondo16
Michael Cooper11
Rajon Rondo10
Michael Cooper0
Rajon Rondo4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Rajon Rondo1
Michael Cooper5
Rajon Rondo2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Rajon Rondo4
Michael Cooper1 *
Rajon Rondo0
Michael Cooper0
Rajon Rondo3
Michael Cooper0
Rajon Rondo1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Rajon Rondo 9.8

Michael Cooper 3.2
Rajon Rondo 4.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Rajon Rondo 7.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Rajon Rondo 1.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Rajon Rondo 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Rajon Rondo 9,337

Michael Cooper 2,769
Rajon Rondo 4,349

Michael Cooper 3,666
Rajon Rondo 7,584

Michael Cooper 1,033
Rajon Rondo 1,518

Michael Cooper 523
Rajon Rondo 125

Michael Cooper 873
Rajon Rondo 957

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Rajon Rondo .456

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Rajon Rondo .324

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Rajon Rondo .611

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Rajon Rondo 13.7
(2013)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Rajon Rondo 6.0
(2016)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Rajon Rondo 11.7
(2012)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Rajon Rondo 2.3
(2010)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Rajon Rondo 0.2
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Rajon Rondo 12.5

Michael Cooper 3.4
Rajon Rondo 5.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Rajon Rondo 8.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Rajon Rondo 1.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Rajon Rondo 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Rajon Rondo 1,669

Michael Cooper 574
Rajon Rondo 744

Michael Cooper 703
Rajon Rondo 1,136

Michael Cooper 203
Rajon Rondo 228

Michael Cooper 96
Rajon Rondo 24

Michael Cooper 168
Rajon Rondo 134

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Rajon Rondo .440

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Rajon Rondo .330

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Rajon Rondo .649

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Rajon Rondo 17.3
(2012)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Rajon Rondo 9.7
(2009)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Rajon Rondo 12.2
(2018)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Rajon Rondo 3.5
(2017)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Rajon Rondo 0.5
(2017)

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