Michael Cooper vs. Shayne Whittington Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shayne Whittington 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2025-26
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Shayne Whittington:
2014-15 to 2015-16

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Shayne Whittington0
Michael Cooper12
Shayne Whittington2
Michael Cooper11
Shayne Whittington0
Michael Cooper0
Shayne Whittington0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Shayne Whittington0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Shayne Whittington0
Michael Cooper1 *
Shayne Whittington0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Shayne Whittington 2.5

Michael Cooper 3.2
Shayne Whittington 1.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Shayne Whittington 0.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Shayne Whittington 0.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Shayne Whittington 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Shayne Whittington 68

Michael Cooper 2,769
Shayne Whittington 41

Michael Cooper 3,666
Shayne Whittington 9

Michael Cooper 1,033
Shayne Whittington 6

Michael Cooper 523
Shayne Whittington 3

Michael Cooper 873
Shayne Whittington 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Shayne Whittington .453

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Shayne Whittington .125

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Shayne Whittington .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Shayne Whittington 2.9
(2015)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Shayne Whittington 1.7
(2016)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Shayne Whittington 0.4
(2016)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Shayne Whittington 0.3
(2015)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Shayne Whittington 0.1
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 3.4
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 4.2
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 1.2
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 0.6
Shayne Whittington -

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 574
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 703
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 203
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 96
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 168
Shayne Whittington 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Shayne Whittington -

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Shayne Whittington -

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Shayne Whittington -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Shayne Whittington -

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Shayne Whittington -

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