Michael Cooper vs. Vincenzo Esposito Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Vincenzo Esposito 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Vincenzo Esposito

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Vincenzo Esposito: 1995-96 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Vincenzo Esposito 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Vincenzo Esposito 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Vincenzo Esposito 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Vincenzo Esposito 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Vincenzo Esposito 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Vincenzo Esposito 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Vincenzo Esposito 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Vincenzo Esposito 3.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Vincenzo Esposito 0.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Vincenzo Esposito 0.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Vincenzo Esposito 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Vincenzo Esposito 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Vincenzo Esposito 116

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Vincenzo Esposito 16

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Vincenzo Esposito 23

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Vincenzo Esposito 7

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Vincenzo Esposito 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Vincenzo Esposito 30

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Vincenzo Esposito .360

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Vincenzo Esposito .232

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Vincenzo Esposito .795

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Vincenzo Esposito 3.9 (1996)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Vincenzo Esposito 0.5 (1996)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Vincenzo Esposito 0.8 (1996)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Vincenzo Esposito 0.2 (1996)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Vincenzo Esposito 0.0 (1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Vincenzo Esposito -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Vincenzo Esposito -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Vincenzo Esposito -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Vincenzo Esposito -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Vincenzo Esposito -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Vincenzo Esposito -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Vincenzo Esposito -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Vincenzo Esposito -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Vincenzo Esposito -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Vincenzo Esposito -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Vincenzo Esposito 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Vincenzo Esposito -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Vincenzo Esposito -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Vincenzo Esposito -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Vincenzo Esposito -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Vincenzo Esposito -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Vincenzo Esposito -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Vincenzo Esposito -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Vincenzo Esposito -

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