Steven Adams vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Steven Adams 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Steven Adams:
2013-14 to 2022-23
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Steven Adams0
Michael Cooper5
Steven Adams10
Michael Cooper12
Steven Adams7
Michael Cooper11
Steven Adams0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Steven Adams0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Steven Adams0
Michael Cooper8
Steven Adams0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Steven Adams 9.2
Michael Cooper 8.9

Steven Adams 8.2
Michael Cooper 3.2

Steven Adams 1.5
Michael Cooper 4.2

Steven Adams 0.9
Michael Cooper 1.2

Steven Adams 1.0
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Steven Adams 6,518
Michael Cooper 7,729

Steven Adams 5,788
Michael Cooper 2,769

Steven Adams 1,079
Michael Cooper 3,666

Steven Adams 624
Michael Cooper 1,033

Steven Adams 675
Michael Cooper 523

Steven Adams 706
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams .587
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams .067
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams .536
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Steven Adams 13.9
(2018)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Steven Adams 11.5
(2023)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Steven Adams 3.4
(2022)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Steven Adams 1.5
(2019)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Steven Adams 1.2
(2015)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Steven Adams 7.7
Michael Cooper 9.4

Steven Adams 7.4
Michael Cooper 3.4

Steven Adams 1.0
Michael Cooper 4.2

Steven Adams 0.5
Michael Cooper 1.2

Steven Adams 0.9
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Steven Adams 509
Michael Cooper 1,581

Steven Adams 486
Michael Cooper 574

Steven Adams 64
Michael Cooper 703

Steven Adams 30
Michael Cooper 203

Steven Adams 59
Michael Cooper 96

Steven Adams 66
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams .614
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams .000
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams .535
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Steven Adams 11.8
(2019)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Steven Adams 11.6
(2020)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Steven Adams 2.1
(2022)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Steven Adams 1.2
(2017)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Steven Adams 1.8
(2017)
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.