Michael Cooper vs. Samardo Samuels Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Samardo Samuels 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.

Samardo Samuels

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Samardo Samuels: 2010-11 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Samardo Samuels 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Samardo Samuels 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Samardo Samuels 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Samardo Samuels 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Samardo Samuels 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Samardo Samuels 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Samardo Samuels 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 Samardo Samuels 5.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Samardo Samuels 3.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Samardo Samuels 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Samardo Samuels 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Samardo Samuels 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Samardo Samuels 638

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Samardo Samuels 366

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Samardo Samuels 45

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Samardo Samuels 38

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Samardo Samuels 41

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Samardo Samuels 109

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Samardo Samuels .445

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Samardo Samuels .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Samardo Samuels .653

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Samardo Samuels 7.8 (2011)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Samardo Samuels 4.3 (2011)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Samardo Samuels 0.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Samardo Samuels 0.4 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Samardo Samuels 0.5 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Samardo Samuels -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Samardo Samuels -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Samardo Samuels -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Samardo Samuels -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Samardo Samuels -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Samardo Samuels -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Samardo Samuels -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Samardo Samuels -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Samardo Samuels -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Samardo Samuels -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Samardo Samuels 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Samardo Samuels -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Samardo Samuels -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Samardo Samuels -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Samardo Samuels -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Samardo Samuels -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Samardo Samuels -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Samardo Samuels -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Samardo Samuels -

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