Michael Cooper vs. Walter McCarty Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walter McCarty 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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Walter McCarty:
1996-97 to 2005-06
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Walter McCarty | 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 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
5.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
2.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
3,056 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
1,554 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
670 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
380 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
173 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
593 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
.392 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Walter McCarty |
.346 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
.698 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Walter McCarty |
9.6 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Walter McCarty |
4.4 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Walter McCarty |
2.2 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Walter McCarty |
1.3 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.5 | | (1998) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
4.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
2.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
183 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
105 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
37 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
17 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
46 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
.457 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | 
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| Walter McCarty |
.348 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Walter McCarty |
.722 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Walter McCarty |
9.9 | | (2003) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Walter McCarty |
5.3 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Walter McCarty |
2.2 | | (2003) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.8 | | (2003) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Walter McCarty |
0.5 | | (2004) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
