Michael Cooper vs. Robert Parish Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Robert Parish 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
Robert Parish:
1976-77 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Robert Parish4
Michael Cooper12
Robert Parish21
Michael Cooper11
Robert Parish16
Michael Cooper0
Robert Parish9

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Robert Parish2
Michael Cooper5
Robert Parish0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Robert Parish0
Michael Cooper1 *
Robert Parish0
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Robert Parish 14.5

Michael Cooper 3.2
Robert Parish 9.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Robert Parish 1.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
Robert Parish 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Robert Parish 1.5

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Robert Parish 23,334

Michael Cooper 2,769
Robert Parish 14,715

Michael Cooper 3,666
Robert Parish 2,180

Michael Cooper 1,033
Robert Parish 1,219

Michael Cooper 523
Robert Parish 2,361

Michael Cooper 873
Robert Parish 1,611

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Robert Parish .537

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Robert Parish .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Robert Parish .721

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Robert Parish 19.9
(1982)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Robert Parish 12.5
(1989)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Robert Parish 2.2
(1989)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Robert Parish 1.3
(1979)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Robert Parish 2.9
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Robert Parish 15.3

Michael Cooper 3.4
Robert Parish 9.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Robert Parish 1.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Robert Parish 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Robert Parish 1.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Robert Parish 2,820

Michael Cooper 574
Robert Parish 1,765

Michael Cooper 703
Robert Parish 234

Michael Cooper 203
Robert Parish 145

Michael Cooper 96
Robert Parish 309

Michael Cooper 168
Robert Parish 184

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Robert Parish .506

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Robert Parish .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Robert Parish .722

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Robert Parish 21.3
(1982)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Robert Parish 11.3
(1982)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Robert Parish 2.6
(1990)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Robert Parish 1.3
(1989)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Robert Parish 4.0
(1982)

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