Willie Cauley-Stein vs. Michael Cooper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Willie Cauley-Stein 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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Willie Cauley-Stein:
2015-16 to 2021-22
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Honors and Awards |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 5 | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein | 0 |
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| Michael Cooper | 8 | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein | 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 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
8.7 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
5.9 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
1.4 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.8 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.8 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
3,675 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2,470 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
598 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
350 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
335 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
422 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
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Percentages |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
.544 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
.188 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.340 | |   *
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
.612 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
12.8 | | (2018) | |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
8.4 | | (2019) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2.4 | | (2019) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
1.2 | | (2019) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
1.1 | | (2020) | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2.7 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.5 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.3 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.7 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
15 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
16 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
3 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
4 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
6 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
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Percentages |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
.667 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
- | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | *
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
1.000 | | |
| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2.5 | | (2021) | |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
2.7 | | (2021) | |
| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.5 | | (2021) | |
| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.3 | | (2021) | |
| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Willie Cauley-Stein |
0.7 | | (2021) | |
| 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. |
