Michael Cooper vs. Robert Whaley Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Robert Whaley 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Robert Whaley

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Robert Whaley: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Robert Whaley 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Robert Whaley 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Robert Whaley 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Robert Whaley 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Robert Whaley 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Robert Whaley 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Robert Whaley 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Robert Whaley 2.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Robert Whaley 1.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Robert Whaley 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Robert Whaley 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Robert Whaley 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Robert Whaley 49

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Robert Whaley 43

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Robert Whaley 17

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Robert Whaley 7

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Robert Whaley 8

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Robert Whaley 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Robert Whaley .404

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Robert Whaley -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Robert Whaley .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Robert Whaley 2.1 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Robert Whaley 1.9 (2006)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Robert Whaley 0.7 (2006)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Robert Whaley 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Robert Whaley 0.3 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Robert Whaley -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Robert Whaley -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Robert Whaley -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Robert Whaley -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Robert Whaley -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Robert Whaley -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Robert Whaley -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Robert Whaley -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Robert Whaley -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Robert Whaley -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Robert Whaley 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Robert Whaley -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Robert Whaley -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Robert Whaley -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Robert Whaley -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Robert Whaley -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Robert Whaley -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Robert Whaley -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Robert Whaley -

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