Michael Cooper vs Bob McAdoo
Michael Cooper and Bob McAdoo were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 8 seasons. On the floor, Bob McAdoo was the higher-volume scorer (22.1 points per game to 8.8); Bob McAdoo was the more efficient scorer (55.1% true shooting to 54.3%); Michael Cooper created more for others (4.2 assists per game to 2.3). Bob McAdoo holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships and the #50 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Bob McAdoo |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 22.1 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 9.5 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 2.3 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.9 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 1.3 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 49.9% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 0.9% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 75.3% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 55.1% |
| 873 | Games played | 852 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Bob McAdoo's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Bob McAdoo |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 18.3 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 7.6 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 1.3 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 1.6 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 49.7% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 2.8% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 72.8% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 94 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Bob McAdoo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 5 | Championships | 2 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #50 |
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