Vince Carter vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Vince Carter 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
Vince Carter:
1998-99 to 2019-20
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Vince Carter0
Michael Cooper5
Vince Carter22
Michael Cooper12
Vince Carter11
Michael Cooper11
Vince Carter8
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Vince Carter2
Michael Cooper0
Vince Carter0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Vince Carter0
Michael Cooper8
Vince Carter0
Michael Cooper1
*
Vince Carter1
Michael Cooper0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 16.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

Vince Carter 4.3
Michael Cooper 3.2

Vince Carter 3.1
Michael Cooper 4.2

Vince Carter 1.0
Michael Cooper 1.2

Vince Carter 0.6
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Vince Carter 25,728
Michael Cooper 7,729

Vince Carter 6,606
Michael Cooper 2,769

Vince Carter 4,714
Michael Cooper 3,666

Vince Carter 1,530
Michael Cooper 1,033

Vince Carter 888
Michael Cooper 523

Vince Carter 1,541
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter .435
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter .371
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter .798
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Vince Carter 27.6
(2001)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Vince Carter 6.0
(2007)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Vince Carter 5.1
(2008)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Vince Carter 1.6
(2002)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Vince Carter 1.5
(1999)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Vince Carter 18.1
Michael Cooper 9.4

Vince Carter 5.4
Michael Cooper 3.4

Vince Carter 3.4
Michael Cooper 4.2

Vince Carter 1.1
Michael Cooper 1.2

Vince Carter 0.5
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Vince Carter 1,593
Michael Cooper 1,581

Vince Carter 477
Michael Cooper 574

Vince Carter 295
Michael Cooper 703

Vince Carter 94
Michael Cooper 203

Vince Carter 47
Michael Cooper 96

Vince Carter 88
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Vince Carter .416
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Vince Carter .338
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Vince Carter .796
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Vince Carter 29.6
(2006)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Vince Carter 8.5
(2005)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Vince Carter 6.3
(2000)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Vince Carter 2.3
(2005)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Vince Carter 1.7
(2001)
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.