Nick Anderson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Nick Anderson 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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Nick Anderson:
1989-90 to 2001-02
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Nick Anderson | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 5 | |
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| Nick Anderson | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 8 | |
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| Nick Anderson | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Nick Anderson |
14.4 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
5.1 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
2.6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
1.4 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
0.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Nick Anderson |
11,529 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
4,064 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
2,087 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
1,114 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
364 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
800 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
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Percentages |
| Nick Anderson |
.446 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
.356 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.340 | |   *
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| Nick Anderson |
.667 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Nick Anderson |
19.9 | | (1992) | |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
6.4 | | (1992) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
4.1 | | (1995) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
1.9 | | (1997) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
0.7 | | (1993) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Nick Anderson |
13.1 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
4.9 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
2.2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
1.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
0.6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Nick Anderson |
644 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
238 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
110 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
72 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
29 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
49 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
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Percentages |
| Nick Anderson |
.413 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
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| Nick Anderson |
.333 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |  *
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| Nick Anderson |
.678 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Nick Anderson |
20.8 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
6.8 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
3.3 | | (1994) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
2.3 | | (1999) | |
| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Nick Anderson |
1.8 | | (1997) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
