Michael Cooper vs. Shaquille O'Neal Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal 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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Shaquille O'Neal:
1992-93 to 2010-11
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
23.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
10.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
28,596 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
13,099 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3,026 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
739 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2,732 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
1,207 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.582 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Shaquille O'Neal |
.045 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.527 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
29.7 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
13.9 | | (1993) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3.8 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
0.9 | | (1994) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3.5 | | (1993) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
24.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
11.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
5,250 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
2,508 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
582 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
117 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
459 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
216 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.563 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Shaquille O'Neal |
- | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
.504 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
30.7 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
15.4 | | (2001) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
4.6 | | (1996) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
1.0 | | (2008) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Shaquille O'Neal |
3.0 | | (1994) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
