Michael Cooper vs. Tyler Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tyler Smith 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
Tyler Smith: 2024-25 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Tyler Smith 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Tyler Smith 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Tyler Smith 0

NBA Cups Won Michael Cooper 0 * Tyler Smith 1 *

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Tyler Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Tyler Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Tyler Smith 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Tyler Smith 0

* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24. Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Tyler Smith 2.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Tyler Smith 1.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tyler Smith 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tyler Smith 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tyler Smith 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Tyler Smith 67

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Tyler Smith 25

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Tyler Smith 4

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Tyler Smith 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Tyler Smith 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Tyler Smith 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Tyler Smith .480

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Tyler Smith .433

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Tyler Smith .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Tyler Smith 2.9 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Tyler Smith 1.1 (2025)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Tyler Smith 0.2 (2025)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Tyler Smith 0.1 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Tyler Smith 0.2 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Tyler Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Tyler Smith -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tyler Smith -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tyler Smith -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tyler Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Tyler Smith -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Tyler Smith -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Tyler Smith -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Tyler Smith -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Tyler Smith -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Tyler Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Tyler Smith -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Tyler Smith -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Tyler Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Tyler Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Tyler Smith -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Tyler Smith -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Tyler Smith -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Tyler Smith -

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