Michael Cooper vs. Vernon Maxwell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Vernon Maxwell 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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Vernon Maxwell:
1988-89 to 2000-01
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Vernon Maxwell | 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 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
12.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
2.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
3.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
10,912 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
2,200 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
2,912 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
975 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
152 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
855 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
.398 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Vernon Maxwell |
.320 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
.733 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
17.2 | | (1992) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
3.1 | | (1993) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
5.1 | | (1994) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
1.7 | | (1994) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
0.4 | | (1992) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
13.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
2.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
3.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
0.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
642 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
143 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
165 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
44 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
49 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
.372 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Vernon Maxwell |
.301 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
.696 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
19.8 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
3.5 | | (1994) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
4.3 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
1.3 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Vernon Maxwell |
0.3 | | (1991) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
