Michael Cooper vs. Sam Jacobson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Jacobson 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.

Sam Jacobson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Sam Jacobson: 1998-99 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Sam Jacobson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Sam Jacobson 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Sam Jacobson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Sam Jacobson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Sam Jacobson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Sam Jacobson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Sam Jacobson 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 Sam Jacobson 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Sam Jacobson 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Sam Jacobson 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Sam Jacobson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Sam Jacobson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Sam Jacobson 283

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Sam Jacobson 80

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Sam Jacobson 36

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Sam Jacobson 33

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Sam Jacobson 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Sam Jacobson 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Sam Jacobson .511

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Sam Jacobson .360

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Sam Jacobson .739

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Sam Jacobson 4.9 (2000)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Sam Jacobson 1.5 (1999)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Sam Jacobson 0.6 (2000)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Sam Jacobson 0.6 (2000)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Sam Jacobson 0.1 (2000)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Sam Jacobson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Sam Jacobson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Sam Jacobson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Sam Jacobson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Sam Jacobson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Sam Jacobson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Sam Jacobson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Sam Jacobson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Sam Jacobson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Sam Jacobson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Sam Jacobson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Sam Jacobson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Sam Jacobson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Sam Jacobson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Sam Jacobson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Sam Jacobson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Sam Jacobson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Sam Jacobson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Sam Jacobson -

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