Michael Cooper vs. Zavier Simpson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zavier Simpson 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.

Zavier Simpson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Zavier Simpson: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Zavier Simpson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Zavier Simpson 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Zavier Simpson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Zavier Simpson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Zavier Simpson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Zavier Simpson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Zavier Simpson 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 Zavier Simpson 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Zavier Simpson 3.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Zavier Simpson 5.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Zavier Simpson 1.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Zavier Simpson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Zavier Simpson 86

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Zavier Simpson 41

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Zavier Simpson 55

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Zavier Simpson 12

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Zavier Simpson 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Zavier Simpson 11

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Zavier Simpson .340

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Zavier Simpson .240

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Zavier Simpson .889

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Zavier Simpson 11.0 (2022)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Zavier Simpson 5.3 (2022)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Zavier Simpson 7.5 (2022)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Zavier Simpson 1.3 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Zavier Simpson 1.0 (2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Zavier Simpson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Zavier Simpson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Zavier Simpson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Zavier Simpson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Zavier Simpson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Zavier Simpson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Zavier Simpson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Zavier Simpson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Zavier Simpson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Zavier Simpson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Zavier Simpson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Zavier Simpson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Zavier Simpson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Zavier Simpson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Zavier Simpson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Zavier Simpson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Zavier Simpson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Zavier Simpson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Zavier Simpson -

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