Michael Cooper vs. Shabazz Napier Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shabazz Napier 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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Shabazz Napier:
2014-15 to 2019-20
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Shabazz Napier | 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 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
7.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
2.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
2,433 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
657 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
849 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
286 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
48 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
345 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
.397 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Shabazz Napier |
.345 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
.815 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
10.3 | | (2020) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
2.8 | | (2020) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
4.7 | | (2020) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
1.2 | | (2020) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0.3 | | (2019) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
6.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
1.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
62 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
13 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
17 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
9 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
.488 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Shabazz Napier |
.400 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Shabazz Napier |
.778 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
8.0 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
2.3 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
3.7 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
1.5 | | (2018) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Shabazz Napier |
0.0 | | (2019) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
