Michael Cooper vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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.

Zion Williamson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Zion Williamson 4

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Zion Williamson 2

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Zion Williamson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Zion Williamson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Zion Williamson 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 Zion Williamson 24.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Zion Williamson 6.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Zion Williamson 4.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Zion Williamson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Zion Williamson 4,542

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Zion Williamson 1,199

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Zion Williamson 761

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Zion Williamson 182

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Zion Williamson 111

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Zion Williamson 184

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Zion Williamson .592

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Zion Williamson .341

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Zion Williamson .695

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Zion Williamson 7.2 (2021)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Zion Williamson 5.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Zion Williamson 1.1 (2023)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Zion Williamson 0.7 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Zion Williamson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Zion Williamson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Zion Williamson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Zion Williamson -

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