Rodney Carney vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Rodney Carney 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

Rodney Carney

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Rodney Carney: 2006-07 to 2010-11
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rodney Carney 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Rodney Carney 5 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Rodney Carney 1 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Rodney Carney 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Rodney Carney 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Rodney Carney 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Rodney Carney 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Carney 5.9 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Carney 2.0 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Rodney Carney 0.4 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Rodney Carney 0.5 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Rodney Carney 0.3 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Carney 1,778 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Rodney Carney 588 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Rodney Carney 132 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Rodney Carney 159 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Rodney Carney 100 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Rodney Carney 299 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Carney .422 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Rodney Carney .338 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Carney .704 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Carney 7.2 (2009) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Carney 2.1 (2008) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Rodney Carney 0.5 (2010) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Rodney Carney 0.7 (2009) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Carney 0.4 (2009) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Carney 5.0 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Carney 1.2 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Rodney Carney 0.8 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Rodney Carney 1.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Rodney Carney 0.3 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Carney 30 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Rodney Carney 7 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Rodney Carney 5 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Rodney Carney 7 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Rodney Carney 2 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Rodney Carney 6 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Carney .387 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Rodney Carney .500 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Carney .500 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Carney 5.0 (2008) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Carney 1.2 (2008) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Rodney Carney 0.8 (2008) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Rodney Carney 1.2 (2008) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Carney 0.3 (2008) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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