Zach Collins vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Zach Collins 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
2025-26
Zach Collins:
2017-18 to 2025-26
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Zach Collins0
Michael Cooper5
Zach Collins8
Michael Cooper12
Zach Collins2
Michael Cooper11
Zach Collins0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Zach Collins0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Zach Collins0
Michael Cooper8
Zach Collins0
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Zach Collins 8.0
Michael Cooper 8.9

Zach Collins 4.9
Michael Cooper 3.2

Zach Collins 1.8
Michael Cooper 4.2

Zach Collins 0.4
Michael Cooper 1.2

Zach Collins 0.7
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Zach Collins 3,110
Michael Cooper 7,729

Zach Collins 1,883
Michael Cooper 2,769

Zach Collins 700
Michael Cooper 3,666

Zach Collins 162
Michael Cooper 1,033

Zach Collins 259
Michael Cooper 523

Zach Collins 388
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Zach Collins .485
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Zach Collins .334
Michael Cooper .340

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Free Throw Percentage
Zach Collins .765
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Zach Collins 11.6
(2023)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Zach Collins 6.4
(2023)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Zach Collins 2.9
(2023)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Zach Collins 0.6
(2023)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Zach Collins 0.9
(2019)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Zach Collins 6.9
Michael Cooper 9.4

Zach Collins 3.5
Michael Cooper 3.4

Zach Collins 1.0
Michael Cooper 4.2

Zach Collins 0.5
Michael Cooper 1.2

Zach Collins 1.2
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Zach Collins 137
Michael Cooper 1,581

Zach Collins 70
Michael Cooper 574

Zach Collins 20
Michael Cooper 703

Zach Collins 10
Michael Cooper 203

Zach Collins 23
Michael Cooper 96

Zach Collins 20
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Zach Collins .468
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Zach Collins .286
Michael Cooper .392

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Free Throw Percentage
Zach Collins .793
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Zach Collins 7.0
(2018)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Zach Collins 3.6
(2019)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Zach Collins 1.5
(2018)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Zach Collins 0.8
(2018)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Zach Collins 1.3
(2019)
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.