Michael Cooper vs. Sam Mitchell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Mitchell 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Sam Mitchell:
1989-90 to 2001-02
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Sam Mitchell | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
8.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
3.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
8,636 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
3,711 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
1,089 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
548 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
301 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
994 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
.447 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Sam Mitchell |
.223 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
.784 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
14.6 | | (1991) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
6.3 | | (1991) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
2.0 | | (1999) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.8 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.7 | | (1991) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
4.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
2.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
267 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
130 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
34 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
10 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
59 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
.398 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Sam Mitchell |
.207 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Sam Mitchell |
.813 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
14.4 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
5.4 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
1.6 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.3 | | (2002) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Sam Mitchell |
0.5 | | (1999) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
